🚌 Bus from Canterbury to Margate
4 direct routes · about 58 min · first bus 06:35, last bus 19:15 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8A | Stagecoach South East | ~58 min | 24 | 06:35 | 19:15 | Bus Station (Bay C2) |
| 022 | National Express | ~50 min | 9 | 09:35 | 23:40 | Keynes College (Stop B) |
| 8X | Stagecoach South East | ~54 min | 4 | 06:53 | 23:15 | Bus Station (Bay C2) |
| 8 | Stagecoach South East | ~56 min | 3 | 13:40 | 18:00 | Bus Station (Bay C2) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Canterbury 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 Canterbury to Margate?
4 routes run directly from Canterbury to Margate: the 8A (Stagecoach South East), the 022 (National Express), the 8X (Stagecoach South East), the 8 (Stagecoach South East).
How long does the bus take from Canterbury to Margate?
Around 58 minutes on the 8A, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Canterbury to Margate?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 8A) leaves around 06:35 and the last around 19:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Canterbury to Margate?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.