The average bus between Margate and Bude takes 16h 8m and the fastest bus takes 12h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate to Bude. 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 twice daily between Margate and Bude. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Bude at 3:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 16h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Margate to Bude? 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 Margate to Bude. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Bude station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 8m.
Margate to Bude bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Margate to Bude bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at The Strand station.
The distance between Margate and Bude is 418.7 km. The road distance is 504 km.
You can take a bus from Cecil Square to The Strand via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 14h 43m.