Bus from Cliftonville (Margate) to Broadstairs
5 direct routes · 13–48 min · first bus 05:42, last bus 23:59 (weekdays).
Next buses to Broadstairs as of 14:08
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOOP | Stagecoach South East | ~13 min | 94 | Sat 87 · Sun 70 | 05:42 | 23:59 | The Wheatsheaf (adj) | Pierremont Hall (opp) | — |
| 022 | National Express | ~6 min | 6 | Sat 12 · Sun 12 | 20:09 | 23:39 | The Wheatsheaf (adj) | Pierremont Hall (opp) | — |
| 8A | Stagecoach South East | ~25 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 18:13 | 20:21 | The Wheatsheaf (adj) | Pierremont Hall (opp) | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 960, 946
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 960 | Stagecoach South East | ~48 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:41 | 07:41 | The Wheatsheaf (opp) | St George's School (o/s) | — |
| 946 | Stagecoach South East | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:26 | 07:26 | The Wheatsheaf (adj) | Pierremont Hall (opp) | — |
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, 960 bus or 946 bus timetable.
Fares from Cliftonville to Broadstairs
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 Broadstairs?
5 routes run directly from Cliftonville to Broadstairs: the LOOP (Stagecoach South East), the 022 (National Express), the 8A (Stagecoach South East), the 960 (Stagecoach South East), the 946 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the LOOP, 94 times each weekday — board at The Wheatsheaf (adj) and get off at Pierremont Hall (opp), about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cliftonville to Broadstairs?
Between 13 minutes on the LOOP and 48 on the 960, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cliftonville to Broadstairs?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:42 and the last around 23:59. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cliftonville to Broadstairs?
Adult singles from Cliftonville to Broadstairs: £3.00 on the LOOP, 8A, 960 and 946 (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.