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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 prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 22 miles (36 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$32 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.
Other travel options to Margate take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
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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.
10:03 AM0h49Folkestone10:52 AMMargate$221One-way0 transfers
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- 10:03 AM0h49Folkestone10:52 AMMargate$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:03 AM0h49Folkestone10:52 AMMargate$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:03 AM0h49Folkestone11:52 AMMargate$221One-way0 transfers
- 12:03 PM0h49Folkestone12:52 PMMargate$221One-way0 transfers
- 1:02 PM0h49Folkestone1:51 PMMargate$221One-way0 transfers
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Travel to Margate easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Folkestone to Margate.
Other travel options to Margate take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Folkestone Central (FKC) and arrive in Margate station (MAR).
- Buses mostly depart from Folkestone, Middelburg Square and arrive in Margate, Marine Terrace.
- Travel with Stagecoach South East to go to Margate by bus.
- Travel with Southeastern, Southeastern to go to Margate by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
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