The average bus between Margate and Hastings takes 6h 21m and the fastest bus takes 5h 4m. There is a bus service every few hours from Margate to Hastings. 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 every 2 hours between Margate and Hastings. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Hastings at 10:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Margate to Hastings? 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 Hastings. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Hastings station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
Margate to Hastings bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Cecil Square station.
Margate to Hastings bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Harold Place station.
The distance between Margate and Hastings is 81.5 km. The road distance is 120 km.
You can take a bus from Cecil Square to Harold Place via Bus Station, Folkestone Central station, Camp, and Railway Station in around 5h 8m.