The average bus between Margate and Essex takes 8h 59m and the fastest bus takes 6h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate to Essex. 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 3 times a day between Margate and Essex. 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 Essex at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and take an average of 8h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Margate to Essex? 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 Essex. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Essex station via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
Margate to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.
Margate to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Margate and Essex is 74.8 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Polecat Road via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Stamford Street, Southwark St /Blackfriars Road, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 6h 3m.