What is the cheapest way to get from Margate to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Folkestone is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 39 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Margate to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from Margate to Folkestone is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Cecil Square and arriving at Radnor Park via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Folkestone?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ramsgate and arriving at Folkestone Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Margate to Folkestone?

The distance between Margate and Folkestone is 29 miles. The road distance is 27.2 miles.

How do I travel from Margate to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from Margate to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs £5 - £18.

How long does it take to get from Margate to Folkestone?

The train from Ramsgate to Folkestone Central takes 49 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Margate to Folkestone bus from?

Margate to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Cecil Square station.

Where do I catch the Margate to Folkestone train from?

Margate to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ramsgate station.

Train or bus from Margate to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Margate to Folkestone is to train which takes 49 min and costs £5 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus and line 16 bus, which costs and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Margate to Folkestone bus arrive?

Margate to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Margate to Folkestone train arrive?

Margate to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.

Can I drive from Margate to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Folkestone is 27 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Margate to Folkestone.

How do I get a train ticket from Margate to Folkestone?

Book your Margate to Folkestone train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1194+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Margate to Folkestone - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 16 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Margate to Folkestone by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ramsgate to Folkestone Centraltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
49 min
£5–18
Bus, line 16 bus
1. Take the bus from Cecil Square to Bus Stationbus 8A / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Radnor Parkbus 16
1h 50m
Drive 27 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Folkestonecar 27 mi
39 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Margate to Folkestonetaxi 27 mi
39 min
£120–150
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alexandra Road to Ramsgate stationbus Loop / ...
2. Take the train from Ramsgate to Folkestone Centraltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2h 19m

Margate to Folkestone by train

149Weekly Trains

49 minAverage Duration

£5Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Margate to Folkestone.

Launch map view

Distance: 28.8 mi
Duration: 49 min

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

Southeastern operates a train from Ramsgate to Folkestone Central hourly. Tickets cost £5–18 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cecil Square to Radnor Park via Bus Station in around 1h 50m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.