Bus from Margate to Broadstairs
11 direct routes · 15–37 min · first bus 04:21, last bus 23:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Broadstairs as of 06:54
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOOP | Stagecoach South East | ~16 min | 89 | Sat 89 · Sun 75 | 06:21 | 23:46 | St John's Church (adj) | Shopping Centre (Stop A) | — |
| 8 | Stagecoach South East | ~20 min | 19 | Sat 20 · Sun 10 | 09:10 | 19:21 | Marine Terrace (Stop A) | Shopping Centre (Stop A) | — |
| 34 | Stagecoach South East | ~33 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:40 | 17:50 | Cecil Square (Stop E) | Shopping Centre (Stop A) | — |
| 022 | National Express | ~15 min | 11 | Sat 14 · Sun 14 | 10:25 | 23:30 | Marine Terrace (Stop A) | Pierremont Hall (opp) | — |
| 8A | Stagecoach South East | ~37 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 17:59 | 20:07 | Marine Terrace (Stop A) | Pierremont Hall (opp) | — |
| 35 | Regent Coaches | ~16 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 09:43 | 16:43 | Marine Terrace (Stop A) | Shopping Centre (Stop A) | — |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · BK1, 8X, 960, 942, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BK1 | Stagecoach South East | ~26 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 04:21 | 14:14 | Nayland Rock (adj) | Dane Court Gardens (adj) | — |
| 8X | Stagecoach South East | ~17 min | 1 | Sun 9 · no Saturday buses | 07:45 | 07:45 | Marine Terrace (Stop A) | Shopping Centre (Stop A) | — |
| 960 | Stagecoach South East | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:09 | 08:09 | St John's Church (adj) | St George's School (o/s) | — |
| 942 | Stagecoach South East | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:12 | 08:12 | QEQM Hospital St Peters Road Wing (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 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, 34 bus, 8A bus, 35 bus, 960 bus, 942 bus or 946 bus timetable.
Fares from Margate to Broadstairs
- £3.00 adult single on the LOOP, 8, 8A, 8X, 960, 942 and 946 (Stagecoach South East)
- £2.00 adult single, £3.00 return on the 35 (Regent Coaches)
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 Broadstairs?
11 routes run directly from Margate to Broadstairs: the LOOP (Stagecoach South East), the 8 (Stagecoach South East), the 34 (Stagecoach South East), the 022 (National Express), the 8A (Stagecoach South East), the 35 (Regent Coaches), the BK1 (Stagecoach South East), the 8X (Stagecoach South East), the 960 (Stagecoach South East), the 942 (Stagecoach South East), the 946 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the LOOP, 89 times each weekday — board at St John's Church (adj) and get off at Shopping Centre (Stop A), about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Margate to Broadstairs?
Between 15 minutes on the 946 and 37 on the 8A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Margate to Broadstairs?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:21 and the last around 23:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Margate to Broadstairs?
Adult singles from Margate to Broadstairs: £3.00 on the LOOP, 8, 8A, 8X, 960, 942 and 946 (Stagecoach South East); £2.00 on the 35 (Regent Coaches). 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.