Bus from Whitstable to Margate
2 direct routes · about 63 min · first and last bus 07:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Margate as of 03:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Whitstable, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 022 | National Express | ~60 min | 11 | Sat 14 · Sun 14 | 09:25 | 22:35 | Long Reach (opp) | Marine Terrace (Stop A) | Canterbury, Birchington-on-Sea & Westgate-on-Sea |
| 36 | YMS Travel | ~63 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 07:30 | 07:30 | Graystone Road (E-bound) | The Hussar (opp) | Herne Bay, Birchington-on-Sea & Westgate-on-Sea |
Times are for the first boarding point in Whitstable 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 Whitstable to Margate
- £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 Whitstable to Margate?
2 routes run directly from Whitstable to Margate: the 022 (National Express), the 36 (YMS Travel). The most frequent is the 022, 11 times each weekday — board at Long Reach (opp) and get off at Marine Terrace (Stop A), about 60 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Whitstable to Margate?
Around 63 minutes on the 36, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Canterbury, Birchington-on-Sea, Westgate-on-Sea on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Whitstable to Margate?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 07:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Whitstable to Margate?
An adult single from Whitstable to Margate is £3.00 on the 36 (YMS Travel), from Graystone Road (E-bound) to The Hussar (opp); 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.