The average bus between Derby and Margate takes 7h 35m and the fastest bus takes 6h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derby 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 Derby and Margate. The earliest departure is at 3:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 4:05 PM which arrives into Margate at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Derby to Margate. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Margate station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
Derby to Margate bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.
Derby to Margate bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marine Terrace station.
Book your Derby to Margate bus tickets online with FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Derby and Margate is 259.8 km. The road distance is 368 km.
You can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Marine Terrace via London Victoria in around 8h.