Bus from Broadstairs to Margate
11 direct routes · 5–61 min · first bus 05:30, last bus 02:44 (weekdays).
Next buses to Margate as of 05:37
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Broadstairs, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOOP | Stagecoach South East | ~61 min | 93 | Sat 86 · Sun 71 | 05:30 | 22:58 | Bus Garage (opp) | Dane Hill (adj) | Ramsgate |
| 8 | Stagecoach South East | ~22 min | 19 | Sat 21 · Sun 9 | 06:48 | 18:53 | Shopping Centre (Stop B) | Marine Terrace (Stop C) | — |
| 34 | Stagecoach South East | ~9 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:05 | 18:15 | Shopping Centre (Stop A) | QEQM Hospital St Peters Road Wing (adj) | — |
| 35 | Regent Coaches | ~10 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 11:03 | 18:03 | Dane Court Gardens (opp) | Marine Terrace (Stop C) | — |
| 8X | Stagecoach South East | ~43 min | 3 | Sat 1 · Sun 11 | 06:21 | 07:26 | Bus Garage (opp) | Marine Terrace (Stop C) | — |
6 occasional services — once or twice a day · 022, BK1, 960, 8A, 942, 944
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 022 | National Express | ~9 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 06:25 | 11:40 | Pierremont Hall (adj) | Holly Lane Post Office (adj) | — |
| BK1 | Stagecoach South East | ~23 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 16:59 | 02:44 | Dane Court Gardens (opp) | Marine Terrace (Stop C) | — |
| 960 | Stagecoach South East | ~5 min | 2 | weekdays only | 14:39 | 15:36 | Dane Court Gardens (opp) | QEQM Hospital St Peters Road Wing (adj) | — |
| 8A | Stagecoach South East | ~50 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 07:22 | 07:22 | Bus Garage (opp) | Marine Terrace (Stop C) | — |
| 942 | Stagecoach South East | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:31 | 15:31 | Dane Court Gardens (opp) | Marine Terrace (Stop C) | — |
| 944 | Stagecoach South East | ~27 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:01 | 15:01 | Dane Court Gardens (opp) | Marine Terrace (Stop C) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Broadstairs on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 8 bus, 34 bus, 35 bus, 960 bus, 8A bus, 942 bus or 944 bus timetable.
Fares from Broadstairs to Margate
- £3.00 adult single on the LOOP, 8, 8X, 960, 8A, 942 and 944 (Stagecoach South East)
- £2.00 adult single, £3.00 return on the 35 (Regent Coaches)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Broadstairs to Margate?
11 routes run directly from Broadstairs to Margate: the LOOP (Stagecoach South East), the 8 (Stagecoach South East), the 34 (Stagecoach South East), the 35 (Regent Coaches), the 8X (Stagecoach South East), the 022 (National Express), the BK1 (Stagecoach South East), the 960 (Stagecoach South East), the 8A (Stagecoach South East), the 942 (Stagecoach South East), the 944 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the LOOP, 93 times each weekday — board at Bus Garage (opp) and get off at Dane Hill (adj), about 61 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Broadstairs to Margate?
Between 5 minutes on the 960 and 61 on the LOOP, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Ramsgate on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Broadstairs to Margate?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:30 and the last around 02:44. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Broadstairs to Margate?
Adult singles from Broadstairs to Margate: £3.00 on the LOOP, 8, 8X, 960, 8A, 942 and 944 (Stagecoach South East); £2.00 on the 35 (Regent Coaches). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.