The average bus between New Cross and Margate takes 2h 31m and the fastest bus takes 2h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from New Cross to Margate. 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 5 times a day between New Cross and Margate. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Cross is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Margate at 12:25 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New Cross station and arriving at Margate station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.
New Cross to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, depart from New Cross Gate Station.
New Cross to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marine Terrace station.
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The distance between New Cross and Margate is 99.3 km. The road distance is 126 km.
National Express operates a bus from New Cross Gate Station to Marine Terrace every 3 hours. Tickets cost £14–35 and the journey takes 2h 30m.