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.
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.



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6h 37m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Southend Pier to Margate? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Southend Pier to Margate. However, there are services departing from Southend Pier station and arriving at Margate station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Southend Pier to Margate bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Travel Centre station.
Southend Pier to Margate bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Marine Terrace station.
The distance between Southend Pier and Margate is 48.9 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a vehicle from Southend Pier to Marine Terrace via Travel Centre, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 6m.