The average train between Margate and Folkestone takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 46 min. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Margate and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Margate is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:12 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Margate station and arriving at Folkestone station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 48 min.
Margate to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ramsgate station.
Margate to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
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The distance between Margate and Folkestone is 36.6 km. The road distance is 46 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Ramsgate to Folkestone Central hourly. Tickets cost £14–29 and the journey takes 47 min.
