The average bus between Reading and Margate takes 5h 41m and the fastest bus takes 4h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading 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.
Buses run 5 times a day between Reading and Margate. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:26 PM which arrives into Margate at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Margate. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Margate station via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Reading to Margate bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Margate bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Marine Terrace station.
Book your Reading to Margate bus tickets online with RailAir and National Express.
The distance between Reading and Margate is 163.7 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Marine Terrace via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 6h 9m.