The cheapest and fastest coaches from Margate to London
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 23 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
106 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Margate to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Margate to London will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
Of the 2 buses that leave Margate for London every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 106 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 25 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Margate to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Margate to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 106 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£16 Average Price Cheapest | £29 Average Price |
3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Margate to London bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:45 Margate | 3h35 | 09:20 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:55 Margate | 3h25 | 18:20 London | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Margate to London
Distance 106 km |
Average bus duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Margate to LondonYou can travel by bus between Margate to London with National Express, Megabus for as low as £10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Margate to London
Anyone travelling by bus from Margate to London will have plenty of journeys to choose from. Every day, National Express runs seven direct buses from the town's Marine Terrace bus stop to London Victoria Coach Station. Buses start early in the morning just before 6 a.m., and continue with morning, afternoon and early evening departures. The journey time varies from 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours and 30 minutes, so checking the schedule beforehand is advised to avoid any delays. Any passengers needing to get to South London can also take indirect buses to Sutton, all of which travel via London Victoria Coach Station.
Taking the Bus from Margate
National Express coaches depart from Margate's Marine Terrace, found along the Margate seafront in front of Dreamland. The stop can be reached on foot from all of central Margate and is also located very close to Margate Train Station. All Margate bus services stop in the town centre, many stopping very close to Marine Terrace at either the Train Station or Cecil Square. Passengers departing on the earliest coach can use a local taxi service to reach Marine Terrace.
Getting into London by Bus
Those arriving in the exciting city of London will be struck by the contrast of elegant historic buildings and stark modern landmarks. Buses from Margate terminate at London Victoria Coach Station, a major transport hub located to the southwest of central London. A number of public buses serve Victoria Station heading to all parts of the city, whilst those wishing to use the underground service can make the short five-minute walk to London Victoria Tube Station. The West End and The City are a short ten and fifteen-minute journeys respectively from London Victoria Tube Station. Those arriving at night will find a choice of night buses are available from the coach station serving the whole city. Taxis are also available from London Victoria.
FAQs: Margate to London coach

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Margate, Marine Terrace, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Victoria Coach Station, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Margate and London
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Bishopsgate.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 23, 26, 76, 133, 388 Metro: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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