The average bus between Margate and Southend Airport (SEN) takes 8h 31m and the fastest bus takes 5h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate to Southend Airport (SEN). 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 Southend Airport (SEN). 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 Southend Airport (SEN) at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




6h 15m • 4 changes




6h 17m • 4 changes
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18h 18m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Southend Airport (SEN). However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Southend Airport (SEN) station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
Margate to Southend Airport (SEN) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.
Margate to Southend Airport (SEN) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Margate and Southend Airport (SEN) is 51.8 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Holiday Inn Southend Airport via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 5h 30m.