Bus from Westwood (Broadstairs) to Margate
6 direct routes · 5–63 min · first bus 05:30, last bus 22:58 (weekdays).
Next buses to Margate as of 13:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Westwood, 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 | ~63 min | 93 | Sat 86 · Sun 71 | 05:30 | 22:58 | Bus Garage (opp) | Dane Hill (adj) | Ramsgate |
| 8 | Stagecoach South East | ~24 min | 19 | Sat 21 · Sun 9 | 06:49 | 18:54 | Westwood Gateway (adj) | Marine Terrace (Stop C) | — |
| 34 | Stagecoach South East | ~5 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:09 | 18:19 | Christ Church University (opp) | QEQM Hospital St Peters Road Wing (adj) | — |
| 35 | Regent Coaches | ~12 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 11:01 | 18:01 | Christ Church University (opp) | Marine Terrace (Stop C) | — |
| 8X | Stagecoach South East | ~46 min | 3 | Sat 1 · Sun 11 | 06:21 | 07:26 | Bus Garage (opp) | Marine Terrace (Stop C) | — |
| 8A | Stagecoach South East | ~54 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 07:22 | 07:22 | Bus Garage (opp) | Marine Terrace (Stop C) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Westwood 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 8 bus, 34 bus, 35 bus or 8A bus timetable.
Fares from Westwood to Margate
- £3.00 adult single on the LOOP, 8, 34, 8X and 8A (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 Westwood to Margate?
6 routes run directly from Westwood to Margate: the LOOP (Stagecoach South East), the 8 (Stagecoach South East), the 34 (Stagecoach South East), the 35 (Regent Coaches), the 8X (Stagecoach South East), the 8A (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the LOOP, 93 times each weekday — board at Bus Garage (opp) and get off at Dane Hill (adj), about 63 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Westwood to Margate?
Between 5 minutes on the 34 and 63 on the LOOP, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Ramsgate on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Westwood to Margate?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:30 and the last around 22:58. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Westwood to Margate?
Adult singles from Westwood to Margate: £3.00 on the LOOP, 8, 34, 8X and 8A (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.