Bus from Lewisham to Margate

1 direct route · about 150 min · first bus 08:15, last bus 21:15 (weekdays).

Next buses to Margate as of 14:06

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Lewisham, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
022 National Express ~150 min 4 Sat 5 · Sun 5 08:15 21:15 Lewisham Station (Stop E) Marine Terrace (Stop A) Canterbury, Birchington-on-Sea & Westgate-on-Sea

Times are for the first boarding point in Lewisham on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.

This journey is by long-distance coach — the £3 England bus fare cap doesn't apply and local bus passes aren't valid. Fares are set by the operator and rise closer to departure, so book ahead.

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Lewisham to Margate?

The 022 (National Express) runs directly from Lewisham to Margate. Board at Lewisham Station (Stop E) and get off at Marine Terrace (Stop A); the journey takes about 150 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Lewisham to Margate?

Around 150 minutes on the 022, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Canterbury, Birchington-on-Sea, Westgate-on-Sea on the way.

What time is the first and last bus from Lewisham to Margate?

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:15 and the last around 21:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Lewisham to Margate?

This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.

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