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Margate to Chester Bus Schedule
Bus from Margate to Chester: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Margate to Chester. Traveling by bus from Margate to Chester usually takes around 12 hours and 41 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 11 hours and 18 minutes.
| Distance | 220 mi (353 km) |
| Shortest duration | 11h 18m |
| Cheapest price | $27.68 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |

What bus companies travel from Margate to Chester?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Margate to Chester. National Express is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 1 | 12h 41m | $32.68 |
Book National Express from Margate to Chester from $28. Typically there is one National Express schedule per day from Margate to Chester and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Chester. In Margate, National Express departs to Chester from The Wheatsheaf Bus Stop . In Chester, National Express arrives at Gorse Stacks Bus Interchange .
An average trip on National Express from Margate to Chester takes 12 hours and 41 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Chester in 11 hours and 18 minutes .
On weekends, National Express offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Chester.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Margate to Chester
The bus takes an average of 12 hours and 41 minutes to cover the 220 miles from Margate to Chester. However, the fastest bus only takes 11 hours and 18 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.
There is usually only one bus per day from Margate to Chester. It leaves the station in Margate at 9:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Margate?
Main departure station: The Wheatsheaf Bus Stop
Most buses depart from the main station in Margate.
All bus stations in Margate:
The Wheatsheaf Bus Stop
Where does the bus arrive in Chester?
Main arrival station: Gorse Stacks Bus Interchange
All buses from Margate arrive at one main station in Chester.
All bus stations in Chester:
Gorse Stacks Bus Interchange
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