The average bus between Margate and Harwich takes 15h 37m and the fastest bus takes 8h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate to Harwich. 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 Harwich. 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 Harwich at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 15h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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18h 5m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Margate to Harwich? 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 Harwich. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Harwich station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 37m.
Margate to Harwich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.
Margate to Harwich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mayflower Avenue station.
The distance between Margate and Harwich is 62.7 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Mayflower Avenue via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, High Street, and The George in around 8h 11m.