The average bus between Margate and Edinburgh takes 15h 8m and the fastest bus takes 12h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate to Edinburgh. 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 Margate and Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh at 5:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 15h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Margate to Edinburgh? 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 Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Edinburgh station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.
Margate to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Margate to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Book your Margate to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Stagecoach South East, National Express and FlixBus.
The distance between Margate and Edinburgh is 590.9 km. The road distance is 732 km.
You can take a bus from Cecil Square to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 13h 5m.