The average bus between Folkestone and Margate takes 2h 7m and the fastest bus takes 1h 38m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Folkestone to Margate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Folkestone and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Margate at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Margate. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Margate station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Folkestone to Margate bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Margate bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Marine Terrace station.
Book your Folkestone to Margate bus tickets online with Stagecoach South East.
The distance between Folkestone and Margate is 36.6 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Marine Terrace via Bus Station in around 1h 56m.
