Bus from Canterbury to Margate
4 direct routes · about 53 min · first bus 06:36, last bus 23:16 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:46, last bus 22:46.
Next buses to Margate as of 18:24
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Canterbury, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Stagecoach South East | ~53 min | 27 | Sat 26 · Sun 15 | 08:07 | 22:46 | Magistrates Court (opp) | Marine Terrace (Stop A) | Sturry, Westbere, Hersden, Upstreet, Sarre, St Nicholas at Wade & 2 more |
| 8A | Stagecoach South East | ~54 min | 24 | Sat 24 · no Sunday buses | 06:36 | 19:16 | Magistrates Court (opp) | Marine Terrace (Stop A) | Sturry, Westbere, Hersden, Upstreet, Sarre, St Nicholas at Wade & 2 more |
| 022 | National Express | ~50 min | 9 | Sat 12 · Sun 12 | 09:35 | 22:45 | Keynes College (Stop B) | Marine Terrace (Stop A) | Birchington-on-Sea & Westgate-on-Sea |
| 8X | Stagecoach South East | ~51 min | 2 | Sat 1 · Sun 11 | 06:54 | 23:16 | Magistrates Court (opp) | Marine Terrace (Stop A) | Sturry, Westbere, Hersden, Upstreet, Sarre, St Nicholas at Wade & 2 more |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 8 bus or 8A bus timetable.
Fares from Canterbury to Margate
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 Canterbury to Margate?
4 routes run directly from Canterbury to Margate: the 8 (Stagecoach South East), the 8A (Stagecoach South East), the 022 (National Express), the 8X (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 8, 27 times each weekday — board at Magistrates Court (opp) and get off at Marine Terrace (Stop A), about 53 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Canterbury to Margate?
Around 53 minutes on the 8, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Sturry, Westbere, Hersden, Upstreet and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Canterbury to Margate?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:36 and the last around 23:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Canterbury to Margate?
Adult singles from Canterbury to Margate: £3.00 on the 8, 8A and 8X (Stagecoach South East). 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.