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Trip Summary
There are 3 daily trains from Margate to Folkestone. Traveling by train from Margate to Folkestone usually takes around one hour and 21 minutes, but the fastest Southeastern train can make the trip in one hour and 4 minutes.
Distance | 23 mi (37 km) |
Fastest train | 1h 4m |
Lowest price | £15.45 |
Trains per day | 4 |
Most frequent service | Southeastern |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Margate to Folkestone?
Southeastern is the one and only train line which connects Margate to Folkestone. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Southeastern | 3 | 1h 21m | £15.45 |
Southeastern is a rail franchise that operates passenger train services between central London and southeast England. The company's fleet of over 300 trains stops at 180 stations across London, Kent, and East Sussex, and standard and first-class fares are available. First-class passengers enjoy dedicated areas, larger seats, more legroom, and a quieter travel experience. Onboard restrooms are available for all passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Margate to Folkestone tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Margate at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 07:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 3 scheduled trains on most days. 4 of these are direct connections to Folkestone. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Folkestone to Margate.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Margate?
Main departure station: Margate Station
There is one train station in Margate.
All train stations in Margate:
Margate Station
Where is the train station in Folkestone?
Main arrival station: Folkestone West Train Station
Folkestone receives travelers from Margate at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Folkestone:
Folkestone West Train Station
Folkestone Central
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