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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Portsmouth to Margate
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
5 h 56 m
Average duration
5 h 58 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
185 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Portsmouth to Margate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth to Margate will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 2 buses that leave Portsmouth for Margate 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 185 km distance in an average of 5 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 56 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 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.
18:295h56Portsmouth0:25Margate£131One-way0 changes- 18:256h00Portsmouth0:25Margate£211One-way0 changes
- 18:295h56Portsmouth0:25Margate£131One-way0 changes
- 18:256h00Portsmouth0:25Margate£211One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Portsmouth to Margate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Margate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 185 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£20 Average Price Cheapest | £55 Average Price |
7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Portsmouth to Margate
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Buses from Portsmouth to Margate run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 03:05, the last at 19:15. The fastest coach covers the 185 km distance in 5h 56m.
Distance 185 km |
Average bus duration 6h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 5h 56m |
First bus 3:05 |
Last bus 19:15 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Portsmouth to Margate coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth 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.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth and Margate
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at The Hard (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 13, 14 Train: South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Railway
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