Bus from Margate to St Peters (Broadstairs)
9 direct routes · 7–67 min · first bus 04:21, last bus 23:59 (weekdays).
Next buses to St Peters (Broadstairs) as of 09:47
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 | ~7 min | 94 | Sat 87 · Sun 70 | 05:42 | 23:59 | The Wheatsheaf (adj) | Railway Bridge (SW-bound) | — |
| 34 | Stagecoach South East | ~25 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:40 | 17:50 | Cecil Square (Stop E) | Dane Court Gardens (adj) | — |
| 022 | National Express | ~4 min | 8 | Sat 12 · Sun 12 | 20:09 | 23:39 | The Wheatsheaf (adj) | Railway Bridge (SW-bound) | — |
| 8A | Stagecoach South East | ~32 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 17:59 | 20:07 | Marine Terrace (Stop A) | Railway Bridge (SW-bound) | — |
| 35 | Regent Coaches | ~10 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 09:43 | 16:43 | Marine Terrace (Stop A) | Dane Court Gardens (adj) | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · BK1, 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) | — |
| 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 | ~67 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:26 | 07:26 | The Wheatsheaf (adj) | St George's School (o/s) | Ramsgate |
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 34 bus, 8A bus, 35 bus, 960 bus, 942 bus or 946 bus timetable.
Fares from Margate to St Peters
- £2.70 adult single on the LOOP (Stagecoach South East)
- £3.00 adult single on the 8A, 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 St Peters?
9 routes run directly from Margate to St Peters: the LOOP (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 960 (Stagecoach South East), the 942 (Stagecoach South East), the 946 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the LOOP, 94 times each weekday — board at The Wheatsheaf (adj) and get off at Railway Bridge (SW-bound), about 7 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Margate to St Peters?
Between 7 minutes on the LOOP and 67 on the 946, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Margate to St Peters?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:21 and the last around 23:59. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Margate to St Peters?
Adult singles from Margate to St Peters: £2.70 on the LOOP (Stagecoach South East); £3.00 on the 8A, 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.