The average bus between Margate and Southwold takes 19h 2m and the fastest bus takes 9h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate to Southwold. 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 twice daily between Margate and Southwold. 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 Southwold at 12:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 19h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Margate to Southwold? 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 Southwold. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Southwold station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 2m.
Margate to Southwold bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.
Margate to Southwold bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kings Head station.
The distance between Margate and Southwold is 107 km. The road distance is 398 km.
You can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Kings Head via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 10h 10m.