The average bus between Dunkirk and Margate takes 9h 55m and the fastest bus takes 5h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dunkirk 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 3 times a day between Dunkirk and Margate. The earliest departure is at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 5:23 PM which arrives into Margate at 9:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Islandais and take an average of 9h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk to Margate. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Margate station via Islandais. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
Dunkirk to Margate bus services, operated by Dkbus, depart from Parc Marine station.
Dunkirk to Margate bus services, operated by Dkbus, arrive at Marine Terrace station.
The distance between Dunkirk and Margate is 79.1 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a bus from Parc Marine to Marine Terrace via Islandais, GRAVELINES - Quai Vauban, CALAIS - Gare PEM - Quai L, Richelieu, Terminal Ferry, Calais, Dover, Pencester Road, and Bus Station in around 7h 43m.