The average bus between Margate and Crystal Palace takes 3h 40m and the fastest bus takes 3h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate to Crystal Palace. 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 Crystal Palace. 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 Crystal Palace at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 52m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Margate to Crystal Palace? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Crystal Palace. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Crystal Palace station via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Margate to Crystal Palace bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.
Margate to Crystal Palace bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.
Book your Margate to Crystal Palace bus tickets online with National Express and Abellio London.
The distance between Margate and Crystal Palace is 101.2 km. The road distance is 143 km.
National Express operates a bus from Marine Terrace to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 3h.