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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Birmingham to Margate from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

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Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 0m	5:25 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	12:25 AM	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 1/24/2026 5:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/25/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	6h 50m	2:15 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	9:05 PM	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 1/24/2026 2:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/24/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	7h 10m	7:05 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	2:15 PM	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 1/24/2026 7:05:00 AM to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/24/2026 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
National Express	7h 30m	10:15 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	5:45 PM	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 1/24/2026 10:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/24/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	9h 30m	8:15 AM	Birmingham	Bearwood	5:45 PM	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 1/24/2026 8:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/24/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 10m	5:15 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	12:25 AM	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 1/26/2026 5:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/27/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
National Express	7h 30m	10:15 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	5:45 PM	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 1/26/2026 10:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/26/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	7h 40m	6:35 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	2:15 PM	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 1/26/2026 6:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/26/2026 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
National Express	7h 0m	2:15 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	9:15 PM	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 1/26/2026 2:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/26/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	9h 45m	8:00 AM	Birmingham	Bearwood	5:45 PM	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 1/26/2026 8:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/26/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 20m	4:10 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	11:30 PM	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 1/27/2026 4:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/27/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	8h 0m	6:45 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	2:45 PM	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 1/27/2026 6:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/27/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	8h 15m	11:45 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	8:00 PM	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 1/27/2026 11:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/27/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	12h 15m	7:45 AM	Birmingham	Bearwood	8:00 PM	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 1/27/2026 7:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/27/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
National Express	7h 0m	3:25 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	10:25 AM	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	$40	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 1/27/2026 3:25:00 AM to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/27/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Birmingham to Margate is $16 on 1/24/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Birmingham and Margate

See here how frequent the connections between Birmingham and Margate are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Birmingham to Margate. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Birmingham and Margate.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 9 buses from Birmingham to Margate, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Birmingham and Margate, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Birmingham to Margate

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 6 times every day by bus from Birmingham to Margate in one click! Book your bus ticket from Birmingham to Margate starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus	$16
Fastest Bus	6h 45m
Earliest Bus	3:25 AM
Latest Bus	4:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	158.9 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Birmingham to Margate

Every day, 6 buses from 1 bus companies leave Birmingham for Margate: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/21/2026 and for the following days.

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Sunday 01/18

Monday 01/19

Tuesday 01/20

Wednesday 01/21

Thursday 01/22

Friday 01/23

Saturday 01/24

$16

Sunday 01/25

Monday 01/26

$16

Tuesday 01/27

$24

Wednesday 01/28

Thursday 01/29

Friday 01/30

Saturday 01/31

$16

Sunday 02/01

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 02/03

Wednesday 02/04

Thursday 02/05

Friday 02/06

Saturday 02/07

Sunday 02/08

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

Wednesday 02/11

Thursday 02/12

$16

Friday 02/13

Saturday 02/14

The cheapest time to travel from Birmingham to Margate

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Birmingham to Margate, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $16, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Birmingham to Margate. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $16.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham to Margate, with $16. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $25.

How to save money travelling from Birmingham to Margate

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Birmingham to Margate in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Birmingham to Margate, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Birmingham to Margate are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Birmingham and Margate

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Birmingham and Margate.

Coach Station

Mill Lane

Bearwood

Hagley Road

Brunel Street

Brunel St

Great Charles St Queensway

Great Charles Street Queensway 142

Moor Street

Birmingham Moor Street

Bus Stop

Marine Terrace 36

Dreamland

Marine Terrace Bus Stop

Northdown Park

Eastern Esplanade Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Birmingham to Margate

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Birmingham to Margate? Or which bus companies serve the route Birmingham to Margate? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Birmingham to Margate bus

How much does a Birmingham Margate bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 7h 0m to reach Margate. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Birmingham to Margate?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $40. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Margate.

On average, how many connections are available from Birmingham to Margate each day?

Every day, the Birmingham to Margate bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Birmingham to Margate take?

The fastest bus from Birmingham to Margate is offered by National Express and takes 6h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $30. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Birmingham to Margate?

The earliest bus arriving in Margate from Birmingham starts at 3:25 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Birmingham to Margate?

The latest bus trip departing from Birmingham for Margate starts at 4:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Birmingham Margate route?

When traveling by bus from Birmingham to Margate, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Margate?

You can check all the direct connections between Birmingham and Margate by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the Birmingham to Margate bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Birmingham Margate bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Birmingham Margate bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Birmingham to Margate on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Birmingham to Margate?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Birmingham to Margate

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Birmingham and to Margate

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Birmingham and to Margate. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!