The average bus between Barking and Margate takes 3h 24m and the fastest bus takes 2h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Barking 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 5 times a day between Barking and Margate. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barking is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Margate at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Barking to Margate. However, there are services departing from Barking station and arriving at Margate station via Lewisham Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Barking to Margate bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Beckton Bus Station.
Barking to Margate bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Marine Terrace station.
The distance between Barking and Margate is 91.8 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a bus from Beckton Bus Station to Marine Terrace via Lewisham Station in around 4h 19m.