The average bus between Margate and Orpington takes 4h 14m and the fastest bus takes 3h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate to Orpington. 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 3 times a day between Margate and Orpington. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Orpington at 7:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 45m • 2 changes

3h 14m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Margate to Orpington? 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 Orpington. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Orpington station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Margate to Orpington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.
Margate to Orpington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Walnuts Centre station.
The distance between Margate and Orpington is 89.4 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Walnuts Centre via Bus Station and Home Gardens in around 3h 32m.