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Stansted to Margate bus

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Stansted - Margate Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 10 intercity buses per day from Stansted to Margate. Traveling by bus from Stansted to Margate usually takes around 5 hours and 51 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Distance62 mi (100 km)
Shortest duration5h 30m
Cheapest price$36.05
Most frequent serviceNational Express
Bus lines1

What bus companies travel from Stansted to Margate?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Stansted to Margate. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
National Express105h 51m$37.33
  • National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 51 minutes to cover the 100 kilometers from Stansted to Margate. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 30 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

"Travel trends tend to vary greatly for bus trips from Stansted to Margate."

The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 5:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Stansted to Margate, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 10 scheduled buses that travel from Stansted to Margate every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Stansted?

Main departure station: Stansted Airport London (STN)

Most buses depart from the main station in Stansted.

All bus stations in Stansted:

  • Stansted Airport London (STN)

Where does the bus arrive in Margate?

Main arrival station: Surrey Road Bus Stop, Cliftonville, Eastern Esplanade

Buses arrive in Margate at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.

Bus stations in Margate:

  • Surrey Road Bus Stop, Cliftonville, Eastern Esplanade

  • Marine Terrace

  • The Wheatsheaf Bus Stop

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