Bus from Cliftonville (Margate) to Birchington-on-Sea
2 direct routes · about 32 min · first bus 05:31, last bus 17:11 (weekdays).
Next buses to Birchington-on-Sea as of 14:10
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cliftonville, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8A | Stagecoach South East | ~32 min | 24 | Sat 22 · no Sunday buses | 05:45 | 17:11 | Warwick Road (opp) | Epple Road (opp) | Westgate-on-Sea |
| 8X | Stagecoach South East | ~31 min | 5 | Sat 3 · Sun 11 | 05:31 | 07:58 | Warwick Road (opp) | Epple Road (opp) | Westgate-on-Sea |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cliftonville 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 8A bus timetable.
Fares from Cliftonville to Birchington-on-Sea
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 Cliftonville to Birchington-on-Sea?
2 routes run directly from Cliftonville to Birchington-on-Sea: the 8A (Stagecoach South East), the 8X (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 8A, 24 times each weekday — board at Warwick Road (opp) and get off at Epple Road (opp), about 32 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cliftonville to Birchington-on-Sea?
Around 32 minutes on the 8A, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Westgate-on-Sea on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cliftonville to Birchington-on-Sea?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:31 and the last around 17:11. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cliftonville to Birchington-on-Sea?
Adult singles from Cliftonville to Birchington-on-Sea: £3.00 on the 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.