Bus from Margate to Canterbury
4 direct routes · about 56 min · first bus 05:42, last bus 22:16 (weekdays).
Next buses to Canterbury as of 06:23
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 | ~56 min | 27 | Sat 26 · Sun 15 | 07:10 | 22:16 | Marine Terrace (Stop C) | Bus Station (arrivals) | Westgate-on-Sea, Birchington-on-Sea, St Nicholas at Wade, Sarre, Upstreet, Hersden & 2 more |
| 8A | Stagecoach South East | ~56 min | 23 | Sat 22 · no Sunday buses | 05:57 | 17:25 | Marine Terrace (Stop C) | Bus Station (arrivals) | Westgate-on-Sea, Birchington-on-Sea, St Nicholas at Wade, Sarre, Upstreet, Hersden & 2 more |
| 8X | Stagecoach South East | ~67 min | 4 | Sat 3 · Sun 11 | 05:42 | 07:16 | Marine Terrace (Stop C) | Bus Station (arrivals) | Westgate-on-Sea, Birchington-on-Sea, St Nicholas at Wade, Sarre, Upstreet, Hersden & 2 more |
| 022 | National Express | ~71 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 06:34 | 11:49 | Holly Lane Post Office (adj) | Keynes College (Stop B) | — |
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 or 8A bus timetable.
Fares from Margate to Canterbury
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 Canterbury?
4 routes run directly from Margate to Canterbury: the 8 (Stagecoach South East), the 8A (Stagecoach South East), the 8X (Stagecoach South East), the 022 (National Express). The most frequent is the 8, 27 times each weekday — board at Marine Terrace (Stop C) and get off at Bus Station (arrivals), about 56 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Margate to Canterbury?
Around 56 minutes on the 8, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Westgate-on-Sea, Birchington-on-Sea, St Nicholas at Wade, Sarre and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Margate to Canterbury?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:42 and the last around 22:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Margate to Canterbury?
Adult singles from Margate to Canterbury: £3.00 on the 8, 8A and 8X (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.