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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 an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 35m. 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 $17, while a bus costs an average of $31.
Distance: 22 miles (36 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Margate to Folkestone
Compare the available ways to get from Margate to Folkestone, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Margate to Folkestone:
A train is $15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Margate to Folkestone costing on average $31.
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
Tickets start at around $17 compared to roughly $10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$6. The journey takes 1h 5m versus 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Margate to Folkestone:
A train is $15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Margate to Folkestone costing on average $31.
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
- 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Margate station (MAR) and arrive in Folkestone Central (FKC).
- Buses mostly depart from Margate, Marine Terrace and arrive in Folkestone, Middelburg Square.
- Travel with Southeastern to go to Folkestone by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Folkestone by bus.
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