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The average bus between Margate and Hastings takes 6h 30m and the fastest bus takes 5h 5m. 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.

6h 30m
Duration
75 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 16 bus, line 102 bus, line 101 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Cecil Square to Bus Stationbus bus 8A / ...
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Folkestone Central stationbus bus 16 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Folkestone Central station to Campbus bus 102 / ...
  4. Take the bus from Camp to Railway Stationbus bus 100 / ...
  5. Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Stationbus bus 101 / ...
5h 8m
£15

Margate to Hastings bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Margate and Hastings. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Hastings at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 10m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 12m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 18m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 12m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 18m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 28m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 37m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 18m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 28m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 37m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 18m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 28m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 37m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 18m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 74.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Cecil Square to Railway Station via Bus Station, Folkestone Central station, Camp, and Railway Station in around 5h 8m.

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