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Compare train and coach for Folkestone to Margate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Folkestone to Margate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, while a coach costs an average of £22.
Distance: 36 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£8 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to Margate:
A train is £11 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Folkestone to Margate costing on average £18.
Other travel options to Margate take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 50m.
Tickets start at around £7 compared to roughly £7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £0.91. The journey takes 1h 1m versus 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to Margate:
A train is £14 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Folkestone to Margate costing on average £22.
Other travel options to Margate take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 3m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 7 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Folkestone and Margate as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Folkestone Central (FKC) and arrive in Margate station (MAR).
- Coaches mostly depart from Folkestone, Middelburg Square and arrive in Margate, Marine Terrace.
- Travel with Southeastern, Southeastern to go to Margate by train.
- Travel with Stagecoach South East to go to Margate by coach.
- 0 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
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