The average bus between Margate and Southend Pier takes 6h 45m and the fastest bus takes 5h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate to Southend Pier. 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 Pier. 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 Pier at 9:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 25m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Margate to Southend Pier? 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 Southend Pier. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Southend Pier station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
Margate to Southend Pier bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.
Margate to Southend Pier bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Travel Centre station.
The distance between Margate and Southend Pier is 48.9 km. The road distance is 191 km.
You can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Southend Pier via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Travel Centre in around 5h 29m.