- Distance: 28.9 mi
- Duration: 50 min
The average train between Folkestone and Margate takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 48 min. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Margate. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Margate at 11:51 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Margate station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
Folkestone to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ramsgate station.
Book your Folkestone to Margate train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Folkestone and Margate is 36.6 km. The road distance is 46 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Folkestone Central to Ramsgate hourly. Tickets cost £15–30 and the journey takes 50 min.
