The average bus between Margate and Ilford takes 4h 16m and the fastest bus takes 3h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate to Ilford. 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 5 times a day between Margate and Ilford. 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 Ilford at 10:54 PM. All services require a transfer at New Cross Gate Station and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Ilford station via New Cross Gate Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Margate to Ilford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.
Margate to Ilford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.
Book your Margate to Ilford bus tickets online with National Express, Stagecoach London and Arriva UK.
The distance between Margate and Ilford is 93.2 km. The road distance is 147 km.
National Express operates a bus from Marine Terrace to New Cross Gate Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m.