The average bus between Margate and Maidstone takes 3h 30m and the fastest bus takes 2h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate to Maidstone. 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 every 3 hours between Margate and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Maidstone station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Margate to Maidstone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Cecil Square station.
Margate to Maidstone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Royal Star Arcade station.
Book your Margate to Maidstone bus tickets online with Stagecoach South East.
The distance between Margate and Maidstone is 61.7 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a bus from Cecil Square to Royal Star Arcade via Bus Station in around 3h 42m.