The average bus between Swanley and Margate takes 3h 7m and the fastest bus takes 2h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swanley 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 4 times a day between Swanley and Margate. The earliest departure is at 11:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swanley is at 8:44 PM which arrives into Margate at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Home Gardens and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Swanley 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 Swanley to Margate. However, there are services departing from Swanley station and arriving at Margate station via Marine Terrace. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Swanley to Margate bus services, operated by Go-Coachhire, depart from Bus Station.
Swanley to Margate bus services, operated by Go-Coachhire, arrive at Marine Terrace station.
The distance between Swanley and Margate is 84.2 km. The road distance is 115 km.
National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Marine Terrace every 4 hours. Tickets cost £12–29 and the journey takes 1h 45m.