Bus from Ramsgate (Kent) to Margate
4 direct routes · about 42 min · first bus 06:11, last bus 02:26 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 06:31, last bus 02:26.
Next buses to Margate as of 19:02
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ramsgate, 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 | ~42 min | 90 | Sat 86 · Sun 71 | 06:11 | 23:19 | Queen's House (opp) | St John's Church (opp) | Broadstairs |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 022, BK1, 942
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 022 | National Express | ~19 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 06:15 | 11:30 | Harbour (Stop D) | Holly Lane Post Office (adj) | Broadstairs |
| BK1 | Stagecoach South East | ~41 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 16:41 | 02:26 | Nethercourt Circus Canterbury Road (E-bound) | Marine Terrace (Stop C) | Broadstairs |
| 942 | Stagecoach South East | ~67 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:05 | 07:05 | Arundel Road (opp) | QEQM Hospital St Peters Road Wing (opp) | Minster, Acol, Birchington-on-Sea & Westgate-on-Sea |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ramsgate 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 timetable.
Fares from Ramsgate to Margate
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 Ramsgate to Margate?
4 routes run directly from Ramsgate to Margate: the LOOP (Stagecoach South East), the 022 (National Express), the BK1 (Stagecoach South East), the 942 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the LOOP, 90 times each weekday — board at Queen's House (opp) and get off at St John's Church (opp), about 42 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ramsgate to Margate?
Around 42 minutes on the LOOP, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Broadstairs on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ramsgate to Margate?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:11 and the last around 02:26. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ramsgate to Margate?
Adult singles from Ramsgate to Margate: £3.00 on the LOOP and 942 (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.