The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cambridge to Margate
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cambridge to Margate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Margate will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £31.
Of the 1 buses that leave Cambridge for Margate every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 126 km distance in an average of 6 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:506h15Cambridge17:05Margate£311One-way0 changes
10:506h15Cambridge17:05Margate£311One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cambridge to Margate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Margate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 126 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£36 Average Price Cheapest | £82 Average Price |
7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cambridge to Margate bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Margate coaches for today, Thursday 4 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:50 Cambridge | 8h10 | 19:00 Margate | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cambridge to Margate
Buses from Cambridge to Margate run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £29 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 08:05, the last at 20:32. The fastest coach covers the 126 km distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 126 km |
Average bus duration 7h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 8:05 |
Last bus 20:32 |
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FAQs: Cambridge to Margate coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to Margate by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Margate, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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