🚌 Bus from Broadstairs to Margate
12 direct routes · about 56 min · first bus 05:48, last bus 19:18 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOOP | Stagecoach South East | ~56 min | 136 | 05:48 | 19:18 | Railway Bridge (SW-bound) |
| 8 | Stagecoach South East | ~8 min | 30 | 06:48 | 18:53 | Shopping Centre (Stop B) |
| 34 | Stagecoach South East | ~14 min | 24 | 06:55 | 18:35 | Bus Garage (adj) |
| 8X | Stagecoach South East | ~25 min | 11 | 07:33 | 17:28 | Shopping Centre (Stop B) |
| 69 | Stagecoach South East | ~21 min | 9 | 09:19 | 17:19 | Victoria Parade (N-bound) |
| 022 | National Express | ~7 min | 4 | 05:55 | 11:40 | Pierremont Hall (adj) |
| BK1 | Stagecoach South East | ~8 min | 4 | 16:58 | 02:43 | Fairfield Park (opp) |
| 35 | Regent Coaches | ~9 min | 4 | 10:58 | 17:58 | Shopping Centre (Stop B) |
| 8A | Stagecoach South East | ~28 min | 1 | 07:22 | 07:22 | Bus Garage (opp) |
| 960 | Stagecoach South East | ~6 min | 1 | 14:38 | 14:38 | St George's School (o/s) |
| 942 | Stagecoach South East | ~5 min | 1 | 15:30 | 15:30 | Dane Court School (adj) |
| 944 | Stagecoach South East | ~7 min | 1 | 14:45 | 14:45 | St George's School (Stand) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Broadstairs to Margate?
12 routes run directly from Broadstairs to Margate: the LOOP (Stagecoach South East), the 8 (Stagecoach South East), the 34 (Stagecoach South East), the 8X (Stagecoach South East), the 69 (Stagecoach South East), the 022 (National Express), the BK1 (Stagecoach South East), the 35 (Regent Coaches), the 8A (Stagecoach South East), the 960 (Stagecoach South East), the 942 (Stagecoach South East), the 944 (Stagecoach South East).
How long does the bus take from Broadstairs to Margate?
Around 56 minutes on the LOOP, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Broadstairs to Margate?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the LOOP) leaves around 05:48 and the last around 19:18. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Broadstairs to Margate?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.