The average bus between Southend Airport (SEN) and Margate takes 6h 2m and the fastest bus takes 4h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southend Airport (SEN) 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 Southend Airport (SEN) and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend Airport (SEN) is at 6:17 PM which arrives into Margate at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Victoria Station Interchange and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




6h 23m • 4 changes




5h 47m • 4 changes




4h 45m • 4 changes
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6h 8m • 4 changes




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5h 30m • 4 changes




6h 11m • 4 changes
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7h 5m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Southend Airport (SEN) to Margate. However, there are services departing from Southend Airport (SEN) station and arriving at Margate station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Southend Airport (SEN) to Margate bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Victoria Station Interchange.
Southend Airport (SEN) to Margate bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Marine Terrace station.
The distance between Southend Airport (SEN) and Margate is 51.8 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a bus from Holiday Inn Southend Airport to Marine Terrace via Victoria Station Interchange, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 1m.