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Southend Pier to Margate buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Southend Pier and Margate takes 5h 35m and the fastest bus takes 4h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southend Pier 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.

5h 35m
Duration
99 mi
Distance
£17
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Southend Pier to Margate bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Southend Pier and Margate. The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend Pier is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Margate at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Travel Centre and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express5h 56m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express4h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express5h 6m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express5h 56m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express4h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express6h 10m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express5h 29m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express4h 41m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express5h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express5h 30m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express5h 12m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express5h 54m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express6h 37m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express5h 50m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express6h 10m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express7h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express6h 10m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express5h 9m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express4h 41m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express5h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express5h 6m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express5h 56m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express4h 50m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 98.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Southend Pier, England and Margate, England?

You can take a vehicle from Southend Pier to Marine Terrace via Travel Centre, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 5m.

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