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Compare train and bus for Folkestone to Margate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Folkestone to Margate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 22 miles (36 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to Margate:
A train is $18 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Folkestone to Margate costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Margate take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 3m.
Tickets start at around $30 compared to roughly $10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-19.66. The journey takes 6h 33m versus 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Folkestone to Margate
How to get from Folkestone to Margate by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Folkestone to Margate is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- P88992 · P862378:02 AM1h07Folkestone Central (FKC)9:09 AMMargate station (MAR)$81One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- P88992 · P862378:02 AM1h07Folkestone Central (FKC)9:09 AMMargate station (MAR)$81One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- P85919 · P8566512:03 PM1h06Folkestone Central (FKC)1:09 PMMargate station (MAR)$91One-way1 transfer
Other options
- P85925 · P856731:02 PM1h07Folkestone Central (FKC)2:09 PMMargate station (MAR)$91One-way1 transfer
- P88999 · P856389:02 AM1h07Folkestone Central (FKC)10:09 AMMargate station (MAR)$91One-way1 transfer
- P85904 · P8564610:03 AM1h06Folkestone Central (FKC)11:09 AMMargate station (MAR)$101One-way1 transfer
NX007 · NX0225:30 AM8h45Folkestone, Middelburg Square2:15 PMMargate, Marine Terrace$191One-way1 transfer- NX007 · NX0221:50 PM7h15Folkestone, Middelburg Square9:05 PMMargate, Marine Terrace$251One-way1 transfer
- NX007 · NX0221:50 PM7h20Folkestone, Middelburg Square9:10 PMMargate, Cliftonville Darwin Court$251One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to Margate:
A train is $18 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Folkestone to Margate costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Margate take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 3m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Folkestone and Margate as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Folkestone, Middelburg Square and arrive in Margate, Marine Terrace.
- Trains mostly depart from Folkestone Central (FKC) and arrive in Margate station (MAR).
- Travel with Southeastern, Southeastern to go to Margate by train.
- Travel with Stagecoach South East to go to Margate by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
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