The average bus between Tonbridge and Margate takes 3h 58m and the fastest bus takes 3h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tonbridge 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 every 3 hours between Tonbridge and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tonbridge is at 5:42 PM which arrives into Margate at 9:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Chequers Bus Station and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Tonbridge 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 Tonbridge to Margate. However, there are services departing from Tonbridge station and arriving at Margate station via Chequers Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Tonbridge to Margate bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Castle station.
Tonbridge to Margate bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Marine Terrace station.
The distance between Tonbridge and Margate is 80.1 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a bus from Castle to Marine Terrace via Chequers Bus Station, King Street, and Bus Station in around 4h 3m.