The average bus between Upminster and Margate takes 3h 33m and the fastest bus takes 2h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Upminster 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 3 times a day between Upminster and Margate. The earliest departure is at 10:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Upminster is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Margate at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 52m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Upminster 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Upminster to Margate. However, there are services departing from Upminster station and arriving at Margate station via Marine Terrace. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Upminster to Margate bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Bus Station.
Upminster to Margate bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Marine Terrace station.
The distance between Upminster and Margate is 81.2 km. The road distance is 124 km.
National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Marine Terrace every 4 hours. Tickets cost £11–28 and the journey takes 1h 45m.