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Trip Overview

The average bus between Margate and Folkestone takes 1h 56m and the fastest bus takes 1h 43m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Margate to Folkestone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 56m
Duration
34 mi
Distance
£6
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Margate to Folkestone bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Margate and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East2h 2m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East1h 55m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East1h 51m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East1h 45m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East1h 56m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East1h 57m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East1h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 33.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Margate, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a bus from Cecil Square to Radnor Park via Bus Station in around 1h 48m.

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