Margate to London Stansted Airport bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Margate to London Stansted Airport

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 07 Nov
Cheapest price on 07 Nov
£26
Average ticket price on 07 Nov
£30
Fastest journey on 07 Nov
5 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 07 Nov
5 h 45 m
Buses on 07 Nov
3
Distance
96 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Margate to London Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.

Fast coaches

On Sat 07 Nov, we found 3 buses from Margate to London Stansted Airport, including 3 direct services.

These direct buses cover the 96 km distance in an average of 5 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .

The slowest buses will take 5 h 45 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.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Margate to London Stansted Airport

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Buses from Margate to London Stansted Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 05:36, the last at 14:55. The fastest coach covers the 96 km distance in 4h 25m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
96 km
Average bus duration
5h 34m
Cheapest ticket price
£23
Buses per day
8
Fastest bus
4h 25m
First bus
5:36
Last bus
14:55
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Mon
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Frequently asked questions about your Margate to London Stansted Airport trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Margate to London Stansted Airport.

Cheap coach tickets from Margate to London Stansted Airport can start from as little as £23 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Margate to London Stansted Airport is £29; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest coach from Margate to London Stansted Airport leaves at 5:36. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Margate to London Stansted Airport leaves at 14:55.
There are 8 coaches a day from Margate to London Stansted Airport which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

Live departures

Margate to London Stansted Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Margate to London Stansted Airport coaches for today, Friday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
National ExpressNX022 · NXA819:15 Margate, Marine Terrace
5h05
0:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 change
Saturday 7 November
National Express6:55 Margate
5h45
12:40 London Stansted Airport0 changesdirect
National Express14:40 Margate
5h45
20:25 London Stansted Airport0 changesdirect
National Express15:40 Margate
5h45
21:25 London Stansted Airport0 changesdirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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National Express operates all coaches services from Margate to London Stansted Airport.
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Bus providers: National Express from Margate to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Margate to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

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About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average National Express Duration
4h 25m
Cheapest National Express Price
£23
National Express frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Margate and London Stansted Airport

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a coach from Margate to London Stansted Airport, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to London Stansted Airport. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Margate and London Stansted Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Margate to London Stansted Airport:
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    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Margate to London Stansted Airport for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Margate to London Stansted Airport depends on the coach companies:
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    • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company {providersWithBike}.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Margate to London Stansted Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Margate to London Stansted Airport:
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    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Margate to London Stansted Airport:
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    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Margate to London Stansted Airport.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Margate to London Stansted Airport with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Margate to London Stansted Airport with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Margate to London Stansted Airport with the following coach company: National Express.

FAQs: Margate to London Stansted Airport coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Margate to London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Margate and London Stansted Airport including taking a coach and train.
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popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Margate and London Stansted Airport

Most Margate to London Stansted Airport buses use the Margate, Marine Terrace to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Margate and London Stansted Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Margate
Arrival bus stations in London
Margate, Marine TerraceMargate, Station Approach, Margate CT9 5AD, UKWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Margate, Marine Terrace from Margate city centre

Bus35 · 7m
944, 8 · 10m · £3 · every ~4 min

Margate, Marine Terrace bus station facilities and services

Margate, Marine Terrace has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Margate, Marine Terrace. ATMs are available at Margate, Marine Terrace.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Margate, Marine Terrace.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Margate, Marine Terrace: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Margate, Marine Terrace: The station is accessible for wheelchair users.

Margate, Cliftonville Darwin Court
City-centre transport

Getting to Margate, Cliftonville Darwin Court from Margate city centre

Bus69 · 9m · £3 · every ~2 min
Cliftonville, Northdown RoadNorthdown Rd, Cliftonville, Margate CT9, UKWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Cliftonville, Northdown Road from Margate city centre

Cliftonville, Northdown Road is 1 km from Margate city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus8A, 960 · 14m · £3 · every ~5 min

Cliftonville, Northdown Road bus station facilities and services

Cliftonville, Northdown Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Cliftonville, Northdown Road. ATMs are available at Cliftonville, Northdown Road.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Cliftonville, Northdown Road.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Cliftonville, Northdown Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Cliftonville, Northdown Road: Accessible for persons with mobility impairments.

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