The average bus between Margate and Lydd takes 3h 37m and the fastest bus takes 2h 52m. There is a bus service every few hours from Margate to Lydd. 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 Margate and Lydd. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Lydd at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Margate to Lydd? 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 Lydd. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Lydd station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Margate to Lydd bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Cecil Square station.
Margate to Lydd bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Church station.
The distance between Margate and Lydd is 58.4 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a bus from Cecil Square to Church via Bus Station and Folkestone Central station in around 3h 18m.