The average bus between Margate and Hayling Island takes 9h 9m and the fastest bus takes 6h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate to Hayling Island. 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 4 times a day between Margate and Hayling Island. 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 Hayling Island at 5:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 9h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 15m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Margate to Hayling Island? 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 Hayling Island. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Hayling Island station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
Margate to Hayling Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.
Margate to Hayling Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Georges Square station.
The distance between Margate and Hayling Island is 176.6 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Mill Rythe School via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, St Georges Square, Gunwharf Quays, and Bus Station in around 7h 58m.