The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Luton Airport to Margate
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 1 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Luton Airport to Margate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Luton Airport to Margate will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £45.
To travel from London Luton Airport to Margate you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Luton Airport to Margate
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to Margate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £77.
Distance: 134 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£28 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price |
5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Luton Airport to Margate bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to Margate coaches for today, Wednesday 25 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 18:05 London Luton Airport | 5h25 | 23:30 Margate | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 09:45 Airport Bus Station | 5h00 | 14:45 Margate | 3 changes | |
![]() | 09:45 Airport Bus Station | 5h00 | 14:45 Margate | 1 change | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets London Luton Airport to Margate by coach or train
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Why should you book London Luton Airport to Margate coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Green Line to find the best option for your trip from London Luton Airport to Margate.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare National Express with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London Luton Airport to Margate.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from London Luton Airport to Margate.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Luton Airport to Margate
Buses from London Luton Airport to Margate run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 08:40, the last at 18:05. The fastest coach covers the 134 km distance in 5h 25m.
Distance 134 km |
Average bus duration 4h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 5h 25m |
First bus 08:40 |
Last bus 18:05 |
Bus providers: National Express, Green Line from London Luton Airport to MargateYou can travel by bus between London Luton Airport to Margate with National Express, Green Line for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Green Line
FAQs: London Luton Airport to Margate coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Luton Airport 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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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