The average bus between Lydd and Margate takes 3h 45m and the fastest bus takes 3h 9m. There is a bus service every few hours from Lydd 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 hourly between Lydd and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lydd is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Margate at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Folkestone Central station and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Lydd to Margate. However, there are services departing from Lydd station and arriving at Margate station via Folkestone Central station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Lydd to Margate bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Church station.
Lydd to Margate bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Marine Terrace station.
The distance between Lydd and Margate is 58.4 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a bus from Church to Marine Terrace via Folkestone Central station and Bus Station in around 3h 8m.