The average bus between Margate and Charlton takes 3h 7m and the fastest bus takes 2h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate to Charlton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Margate and Charlton. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Charlton at 9:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Charlton. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Charlton station via New Cross Gate Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Margate to Charlton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.
Margate to Charlton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.
The distance between Margate and Charlton is 94.2 km. The road distance is 133 km.
National Express operates a bus from Marine Terrace to New Cross Gate Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m.