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Canterbury to Margate coach

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Canterbury - Margate Coach Timetable

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Journey Information

There are 14 intercity coaches per day from Canterbury to Margate. Traveling by coach from Canterbury to Margate usually takes around 49 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 37 minutes.

Distance15 mi (25 km)
Shortest duration0h 37m
Cheapest price£6.72
Trips per day14
Most frequent serviceNational Express
Coach lines1

Price trends for coaches from Canterbury to Margate

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What coach companies travel from Canterbury to Margate?

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

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
National Express140h 49m£6.73
  • 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 coach takes an average of 49 minutes to cover the 15 miles from Canterbury to Margate. However, the fastest coach only takes 37 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual coach 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 coach trips from Canterbury to Margate."

The first coach leaves at 09:00 and the last coach leaves at 23:00. To see the times for all coaches from Canterbury to Margate, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 14 scheduled coaches that travel from Canterbury to Margate every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Canterbury to Margate without transferring.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Canterbury to Margate; ticket prices start at £5.90.

City Information

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Roman-era walls surround Canterbury's medieval city centre, so you know visiting will be like a blast from the past. Start by exploring the cathedrals and castles that represent the city's history, like the Canterbury Cathedral. Also, don't miss the medieval Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint, which combines education and big adventures in its historically-themed escape rooms.

If you're ready to enjoy the city's great outdoors, then head to the Barham and Adisham Walk, Beacon Hill Herne Bay, Belmont House and Gardens, or the Bigbury Camp. Wine connoisseurs will love swishing their wine glasses at several vineyards, breweries, and distilleries. You can drive to the scenic Chartham Vineyard or simply join a group brewery and distillery tour.

Canterbury is a very compact city, and most destinations within the city walls can be easily reached via a short walk. To travel to Canterbury, you can take a Southeastern train or a National Express coach.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Canterbury?

Main departure station: University of Kent - Bus Stop

Canterbury has two coach stations with service to Margate.

All coach stations in Canterbury:

  • University of Kent - Bus Stop

  • Canterburry Bus Station

Where does the coach arrive in Margate?

Main arrival station: The Wheatsheaf Bus Stop

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

Coach stations in Margate:

  • The Wheatsheaf Bus Stop

  • Holly Lane Post Office Bus Stop

  • Marine Terrace

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