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

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This is compared to other travel options from Margate to Folkestone:
A train is $20 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Margate to Folkestone costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Margate and Folkestone as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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).
- Travel with Southeastern, Southeastern to go to Folkestone by train.
- Travel with Stagecoach South East to go to Folkestone by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
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