The average bus between South Ockendon and Margate takes 3h 23m and the fastest bus takes 2h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Ockendon 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 3 times a day between South Ockendon and Margate. The earliest departure is at 10:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Ockendon is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Margate at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 29m • 2 changes


3h 19m • 2 changes


2h 29m • 2 changes
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4h 9m • 2 changes


3h 33m • 2 changes


3h 3m • 2 changes


3h 19m • 2 changes
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4h 39m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from South Ockendon to Margate. However, there are services departing from South Ockendon station and arriving at Margate station via Marine Terrace. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
South Ockendon to Margate bus services, operated by Ensign Bus, depart from Bus Station.
South Ockendon to Margate bus services, operated by Ensign Bus, arrive at Marine Terrace station.
Book your South Ockendon to Margate bus tickets online with Ensign Bus and National Express.
The distance between South Ockendon and Margate is 77.7 km. The road distance is 116 km.
National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Marine Terrace every 4 hours. Tickets cost £11–28 and the journey takes 1h 45m.