The average bus between Margate and Halstead takes 6h 7m and the fastest bus takes 4h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate to Halstead. 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 Halstead. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Halstead at 9:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




4h 24m • 4 changes




5h 46m • 4 changes




4h 34m • 4 changes




4h 31m • 4 changes




5h 52m • 4 changes




5h 19m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Halstead. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Halstead station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Margate to Halstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.
Margate to Halstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at The Cock station.
The distance between Margate and Halstead is 87 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a bus from Marine Terrace to The Cock via Bus Station, Bexleyheath Clock Tower, Bexleyheath Library, St Mary Cray Station, and High Street / Green Street Green in around 4h 15m.