The average bus between Southwold and Margate takes 12h 20m and the fastest bus takes 9h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southwold 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 Southwold and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southwold is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Margate at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at St Stephens Street and take an average of 12h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Southwold 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 Southwold to Margate. However, there are services departing from Southwold station and arriving at Margate station via St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
Southwold to Margate bus services, operated by Borderbus, depart from Kings Head station.
Southwold to Margate bus services, operated by Borderbus, arrive at Marine Terrace station.
The distance between Southwold and Margate is 107 km. The road distance is 381 km.
You can take a bus from Kings Head to Marine Terrace via St Stephens Street, Norwich, London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop, Stratford City Bus Station, and Lewisham Station in around 9h 50m.