How to travel from Margate to Folkestone

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Compare train and bus for Margate to Folkestone

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Margate to Folkestone 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 0m. 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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Driving

$32

Average price

Cheapest

$10

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 30m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 0m

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30m

Additional time*

50m

Average total duration

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0.0 - 0.0kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Margate to Folkestone is a train with an average price of $32 (€27).
The fastest way to travel from Margate to Folkestone is by train with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Margate and Folkestone including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Margate to Folkestone among Omio's users.

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from Margate to Folkestone

How to get from Margate to Folkestone by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Margate to Folkestone is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Southeastern
    10:00 PM0h41
    Margate
    10:41 PMFolkestone
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Southeastern
    10:00 PM0h41
    Margate
    10:41 PMFolkestone
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Southeastern
    10:00 PM0h41
    Margate
    10:41 PMFolkestone
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Southeastern
    9:08 PM0h49
    Margate
    9:57 PMFolkestone
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • Southeastern
    10:08 PM0h49
    Margate
    10:57 PMFolkestone
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • Southeastern
    9:02 PM0h59
    Margate
    10:01 PMFolkestone
    $431One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Margate to Folkestone

Travel to Folkestone 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 Margate to Folkestone.

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There are 2 options to travel between Margate and Folkestone including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Margate to Folkestone is a train with an average price of $32 (€27).
The fastest way to travel from Margate to Folkestone is by train with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 56m.

The distance from Margate to Folkestone is approximately 22 miles (36 km).
The average frequency per day from Margate to Folkestone is:
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Margate and Folkestone as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Margate to Folkestone:
  • Buses mostly depart from Margate, Marine Terrace and arrive in Folkestone, Middelburg Square.
  • Trains mostly depart from Margate station (MAR) and arrive in Folkestone Central (FKC).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Margate to Folkestone, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Stagecoach South East to go to Folkestone by bus.
  • Travel with Southeastern, Southeastern to go to Folkestone by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Margate to Folkestone:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
Omio customers who travel from Margate to Folkestone often also extend their vacation to go to London, Calais, Paris, Dover, Stratford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Folkestone and these popular destinations at a great price.

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