🚌 Bus from Margate to Canterbury
4 direct routes · about 70 min · first bus 06:56, last bus 19:00 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Stagecoach South East | ~70 min | 30 | 06:56 | 19:00 | QEQM Hospital Main Entrance (Stop A) |
| 8A | Stagecoach South East | ~79 min | 22 | 05:35 | 17:00 | Summerfield Road (adj) |
| 022 | National Express | ~63 min | 4 | 06:02 | 11:47 | The Wheatsheaf (opp) |
| 8X | Stagecoach South East | ~94 min | 2 | 05:22 | 06:40 | Summerfield Road (adj) |
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.
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 022 (National Express), the 8X (Stagecoach South East).
How long does the bus take from Margate to Canterbury?
Around 70 minutes on the 8, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Margate to Canterbury?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 8) leaves around 06:56 and the last around 19:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Margate to Canterbury?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.