The average bus between Brighton and Margate takes 7h 23m and the fastest bus takes 5h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Brighton 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 4 hours between Brighton and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Margate at 11:20 AM. All services require a transfer at War Memorial and take an average of 7h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Brighton 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 Brighton to Margate. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Margate station via War Memorial. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
Brighton to Margate bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from St Peter's Church station.
Brighton to Margate bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Brighton and Margate is 123 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a bus from St Peter's Church to Marine Terrace via War Memorial, Chequers Bus Station, King Street, and Bus Station in around 7h 14m.