Bus from Margate to Birchington-on-Sea
9 direct routes · 9–22 min · first bus 05:45, last bus 22:16 (weekdays).
Next buses to Birchington-on-Sea as of 13:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Margate, 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 | ~16 min | 27 | Sat 26 · Sun 17 | 07:13 | 22:16 | Marine Terrace (Stop C) | Epple Road (opp) | Westgate-on-Sea |
| 8A | Stagecoach South East | ~16 min | 24 | Sat 22 · no Sunday buses | 06:00 | 17:28 | Marine Terrace (Stop C) | Epple Road (opp) | Westgate-on-Sea |
| 32 | Stagecoach South East | ~22 min | 15 | Sat 15 · no Sunday buses | 06:41 | 21:16 | Marine Terrace (Stop C) | Epple Road (opp) | Westgate-on-Sea |
| 36 | YMS Travel | ~9 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 09:01 | 19:46 | Marine Terrace (Stop C) | Epple Road (opp) | Westgate-on-Sea |
| 8X | Stagecoach South East | ~15 min | 5 | Sat 3 · Sun 12 | 05:45 | 08:16 | Marine Terrace (Stop C) | Epple Road (opp) | Westgate-on-Sea |
| 022 | National Express | ~10 min | 3 | Monday to Thursday only | 06:45 | 15:55 | Marine Terrace (Stop B) | The Square (Stop B) | Westgate-on-Sea |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 932, 942, 944
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 932 | Stagecoach South East | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:14 | 08:14 | Marine Terrace (Stop C) | Epple Road (opp) | Westgate-on-Sea |
| 942 | Stagecoach South East | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:45 | 15:45 | Marine Terrace (Stop C) | Epple Road (opp) | Westgate-on-Sea |
| 944 | Stagecoach South East | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:31 | 15:31 | Marine Terrace (Stop C) | Epple Road (opp) | Westgate-on-Sea |
Times are for the first boarding point in Margate 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, 8A bus, 32 bus, 36 bus, 932 bus, 942 bus or 944 bus timetable.
Fares from Margate to Birchington-on-Sea
- £3.00 adult single on the 8, 8A, 32, 8X, 932, 942 and 944 (Stagecoach South East)
- £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 Margate to Birchington-on-Sea?
9 routes run directly from Margate to Birchington-on-Sea: the 8 (Stagecoach South East), the 8A (Stagecoach South East), the 32 (Stagecoach South East), the 36 (YMS Travel), the 8X (Stagecoach South East), the 022 (National Express), the 932 (Stagecoach South East), the 942 (Stagecoach South East), the 944 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 8, 27 times each weekday — board at Marine Terrace (Stop C) and get off at Epple Road (opp), about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Margate to Birchington-on-Sea?
Between 9 minutes on the 36 and 22 on the 32, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Westgate-on-Sea on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Margate to Birchington-on-Sea?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:45 and the last around 22:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Margate to Birchington-on-Sea?
Adult singles from Margate to Birchington-on-Sea: £3.00 on the 8, 8A, 32, 8X, 932, 942 and 944 (Stagecoach South East); £3.00 on the 36 (YMS Travel). 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.