Bus from Margate to Minster (Kent, near Birchington-on-Sea)
2 direct routes · about 35 min · first bus 15:31, last bus 15:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Minster (Kent, near Birchington-on-Sea) as of 13:46
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 942 | Stagecoach South East | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:45 | 15:45 | Marine Terrace (Stop C) | The New Inn (adj) | Westgate-on-Sea, Birchington-on-Sea & Acol |
| 944 | Stagecoach South East | ~32 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:31 | 15:31 | Marine Terrace (Stop C) | The New Inn (opp) | Westgate-on-Sea, Birchington-on-Sea & Acol |
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 942 bus or 944 bus timetable.
Fares from Margate to Minster
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 Minster?
2 routes run directly from Margate to Minster: the 942 (Stagecoach South East), the 944 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 942, once each weekday — board at Marine Terrace (Stop C) and get off at The New Inn (adj), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Margate to Minster?
Around 35 minutes on the 942, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Westgate-on-Sea, Birchington-on-Sea, Acol on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Margate to Minster?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 15:31 and the last around 15:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Margate to Minster?
Adult singles from Margate to Minster: £3.00 on the 942 and 944 (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.