The average bus between Margate and Dalston takes 3h 39m and the fastest bus takes 3h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate to Dalston. 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 Dalston. 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 Dalston at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 48m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Margate to Dalston? 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 Dalston. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Dalston station via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Margate to Dalston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.
Margate to Dalston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.
Book your Margate to Dalston bus tickets online with National Express, Abellio London and 2 other operators.
The distance between Margate and Dalston is 102.9 km. The road distance is 131 km.
National Express operates a bus from Marine Terrace to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £14–35 and the journey takes 2h 55m.