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Trip Overview

The average bus between Folkestone and Margate takes 2h 8m 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.

2h 8m
Duration
34 mi
Distance
£6
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Line 16 bus, line 8 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Folkestone Central station to Bus Stationbus bus 16 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Marine Terracebus bus 8 / ...
1h 56m
£6

Folkestone to Margate bus times

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 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East8h 17m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East1h 55m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East2h 7m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East2h 20m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East1h 55m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East2h 7m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East2h 20m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East1h 55m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East2h 7m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East2h 20m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East1h 55m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East2h 7m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East2h 20m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East2h 44m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East1h 52m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East1h 52m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East1h 55m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East1h 56m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East1h 55m • 1 change

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

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Margate? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Folkestone to Margate.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 33.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Marine Terrace via Bus Station in around 1h 56m.

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