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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rayleigh and Margate takes 5h 17m and the fastest bus takes 4h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rayleigh to Margate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 17m
Duration
98 mi
Distance
£16
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Rayleigh to Margate bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Rayleigh and Margate. The earliest departure is at 8:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Margate at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express4h 51m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express5h 38m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express4h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express5h 52m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express5h 19m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express4h 25m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express5h 18m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express5h 25m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express4h 52m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express5h 41m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express6h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express5h 7m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express5h 58m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express7h 16m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express5h 52m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express4h 59m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express4h 25m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express5h 18m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express4h 51m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express5h 38m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express4h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express4h 51m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express5h 38m • 3 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusNational Express4h 23m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rayleigh to Margate? 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.

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  • Distance: 97.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Rayleigh, England and Margate, England?

You can take a bus from Eastwood Road to Marine Terrace via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 33m.

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