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The average bus between Margate and Harwich takes 11h 46m and the fastest bus takes 8h 59m. 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.

11h 46m
Duration
171 mi
Distance
£36
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Margate to Harwich bus times

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 7:15 PM which arrives into Harwich at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and take an average of 11h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexHedingham & Chambers10h 6m • 5 changes
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    National ExpressGo Ahead LondonNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexHedingham & Chambers9h 13m • 5 changes
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    National ExpressGo Ahead LondonNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex14h 23m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    National ExpressGo Ahead LondonNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex10h 43m • 5 changes
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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 38m • 5 changes
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    National ExpressGo Ahead LondonNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex13h 20m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex11h 22m • 5 changes
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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexHedingham & Chambers10h 6m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressGo Ahead LondonNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex13h 20m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex10h 52m • 5 changes
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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexHedingham & Chambers10h 6m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressGo Ahead LondonNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex16h 40m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex10h 52m • 5 changes
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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexHedingham & Chambers10h 6m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressGo Ahead LondonNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex16h 40m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex10h 52m • 5 changes
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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexHedingham & Chambers10h 6m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressTransport UK London BusNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex16h 40m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    National ExpressGo Ahead LondonNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex11h 22m • 5 changes
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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexHedingham & Chambers10h 6m • 5 changes

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Want 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.

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  • Distance: 171.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 46m

What companies run services between Margate, England and Harwich, England?

You can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Mayflower Avenue via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Stamford Street, Southwark St /Blackfriars Road, Coach Station, Railway Station, High Street, and The George in around 8h 13m.

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