Bus from Margate to Herne Bay
1 direct route · about 38 min · first bus 09:01, last bus 19:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Herne Bay as of 10:54
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | YMS Travel | ~38 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 09:01 | 19:46 | Marine Terrace (Stop C) | Library (o/s) | Westgate-on-Sea & Birchington-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 36 bus timetable.
Fares from Margate to Herne Bay
- £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 Herne Bay?
The 36 (YMS Travel) runs directly from Margate to Herne Bay. Board at Marine Terrace (Stop C) and get off at Library (o/s); the journey takes about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Margate to Herne Bay?
Around 38 minutes on the 36, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Westgate-on-Sea, Birchington-on-Sea on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Margate to Herne Bay?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:01 and the last around 19:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Margate to Herne Bay?
An adult single from Margate to Herne Bay is £3.00 on the 36 (YMS Travel), from Marine Terrace (Stop C) to Library (o/s); an adult return is £4.50. 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.