The average bus between Manchester and Margate takes 9h and the fastest bus takes 8h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 Manchester and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Margate at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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10h 26m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Margate. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Margate station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
Manchester to Margate bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Margate bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marine Terrace station.
Book your Manchester to Margate bus tickets online with FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Manchester and Margate is 338.8 km. The road distance is 451 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Marine Terrace via London Victoria in around 8h 45m.