The average bus between Margate and Barking takes 3h 14m and the fastest bus takes 2h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate to Barking. 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 5 times a day between Margate and Barking. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Barking at 9:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Barking. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Barking station via New Cross Gate Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Margate to Barking bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.
Margate to Barking bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.
Book your Margate to Barking bus tickets online with National Express and Stagecoach London.
The distance between Margate and Barking is 91.8 km. The road distance is 126 km.
National Express operates a bus from Marine Terrace to New Cross Gate Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 2h 40m.