Bus from Herne Bay to Margate
1 direct route · about 38 min · first bus 07:51, last bus 18:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Margate as of 11:45
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Herne Bay, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | YMS Travel | ~38 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:51 | 18:45 | Richmond Street (after) | The Hussar (opp) | Birchington-on-Sea & Westgate-on-Sea |
Times are for the first boarding point in Herne Bay 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 36 bus timetable.
Fares from Herne Bay to Margate
- £3.00 adult single, £4.50 return on the 36 (YMS Travel)
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 Herne Bay to Margate?
The 36 (YMS Travel) runs directly from Herne Bay to Margate. Board at Richmond Street (after) and get off at The Hussar (opp); the journey takes about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Herne Bay to Margate?
Around 38 minutes on the 36, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Birchington-on-Sea, Westgate-on-Sea on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Herne Bay to Margate?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:51 and the last around 18:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Herne Bay to Margate?
An adult single from Herne Bay to Margate is £3.00 on the 36 (YMS Travel), from Richmond Street (after) to The Hussar (opp); an adult return is £4.50. 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.