The average bus between Margate and Ilford takes 4h 33m and the fastest bus takes 3h 44m. 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 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer at New Cross Gate Station and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 34m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Margate to Ilford? 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 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 33m.
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 Ilford / Chapel Road station.
The distance between Margate and Ilford is 93.2 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Ilford / Chapel Road via New Cross Gate Station, Bank Station / King William St, and Bank Station / Cornhill in around 4h 22m.