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Trip Overview

The average bus between Waterloo Station and Margate takes 3h 4m and the fastest bus takes 2h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Waterloo Station 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.

3h 4m
Duration
83 mi
Distance
£18
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Waterloo Station to Margate bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Waterloo Station and Margate. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Margate at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express2h 45m • 1 change
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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 11m • 1 change
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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 5m • 1 change
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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express2h 45m • 1 change
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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 10m • 1 change
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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 14m • 1 change
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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express2h 50m • 1 change
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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 16m • 1 change
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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 10m • 1 change
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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express2h 50m • 1 change
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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 10m • 1 change
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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 25m • 1 change
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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express2h 50m • 1 change
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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 10m • 1 change
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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 25m • 1 change
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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express2h 50m • 1 change
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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 10m • 1 change
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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 25m • 1 change
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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express2h 50m • 1 change
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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 16m • 1 change
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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 30m • 1 change
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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express3h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 82.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, England and Margate, England?

National Express operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Marine Terrace every 3 hours. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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