The average bus between Margate and Swanley takes 6h 57m and the fastest bus takes 2h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate to Swanley. 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 Swanley. 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 Swanley at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Margate to Swanley? 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 Swanley. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Swanley station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
Margate to Swanley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.
Margate to Swanley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Margate and Swanley is 84.2 km. The road distance is 115 km.
National Express operates a bus from Marine Terrace to Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £11–28 and the journey takes 2h.