The average bus between Margate and Dalston takes 3h 40m and the fastest bus takes 3h 3m. 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 10:18 PM. All services require a transfer at New Cross Gate Station and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Dalston. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Dalston station via New Cross Gate Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
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 New Cross Gate Station.
The distance between Margate and Dalston is 102.9 km. The road distance is 140 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.