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Trip Overview

The average bus between Margate and Ilford takes 4h 28m and the fastest bus takes 3h 38m. 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.

4h 28m
Duration
87 mi
Distance
£18
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus, line 25 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus bus 022
  2. Take the bus from Bank Station / Cornhill to Ilford / Chapel Roadbus bus 25 / ...
4h 20m
£16–24

Margate to Ilford bus times

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 10:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusStagecoach London4h 40m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusStagecoach London4h 47m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusStagecoach London4h 38m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusStagecoach London3h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusStagecoach London4h 46m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusStagecoach London4h 47m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusStagecoach London4h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusStagecoach London4h 46m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusStagecoach London4h 47m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusStagecoach London4h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusStagecoach London4h 46m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusStagecoach London4h 47m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusStagecoach London4h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusStagecoach London4h 45m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusStagecoach London4h 40m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusStagecoach London4h 47m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusStagecoach London4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusStagecoach London4h 1m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusStagecoach London4h 43m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusStagecoach London4h 43m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusStagecoach London4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusStagecoach London3h 53m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusStagecoach London4h 50m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusStagecoach London4h 40m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressTransport UK London BusStagecoach London4h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Margate to Ilford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 87.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Ilford / Chapel Road via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway, Bank Station / King William St, and Bank Station / Cornhill in around 4h 20m.

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