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Margate to Waterloo Station buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Margate and Waterloo Station takes 3h 5m and the fastest bus takes 2h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate to Waterloo Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 5m
Duration
77 mi
Distance
£16
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Margate to Waterloo Station bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Margate and Waterloo Station. 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 Waterloo Station at 9:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    National ExpressTransport UK London Bus2h 41m • 1 change
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    National ExpressTransport UK London Bus3h 12m • 1 change
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    National ExpressTransport UK London Bus3h 12m • 1 change
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    National ExpressTransport UK London Bus2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 45m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 8m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 9m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    National ExpressTransport UK London Bus3h 24m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 9m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 11m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    National ExpressTransport UK London Bus3h 24m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 11m • 1 change
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    National ExpressTransport UK London Bus3h 12m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    National ExpressTransport UK London Bus3h 24m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 11m • 1 change
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    National ExpressTransport UK London Bus3h 12m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    National ExpressTransport UK London Bus3h 24m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 11m • 1 change
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    National ExpressTransport UK London Bus3h 12m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 28m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London3h 9m • 1 change
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    National ExpressTransport UK London Bus3h 7m • 1 change
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    National ExpressTransport UK London Bus3h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 77.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Margate, England and Waterloo Station, England?

National Express operates a bus from Marine Terrace to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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