The average bus between Margate and Hythe takes 2h 36m and the fastest bus takes 2h 14m. There is an hourly bus service from Margate to Hythe. 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 hourly between Margate and Hythe. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Hythe at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Margate to Hythe? 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 Hythe. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Hythe station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Margate to Hythe bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Cecil Square station.
Margate to Hythe bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Margate to Hythe bus tickets online with Stagecoach South East.
The distance between Margate and Hythe is 40.6 km. The road distance is 62 km.
You can take a bus from Cecil Square to Old Prospect Road via Bus Station, Folkestone Central station, and Kingsnorth Gardens in around 2h 13m.