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Trains from Folkestone to Margate

🚂 Hop on a direct train from Folkestone Central to Ramsgate for a quick and convenient journey to Margate. Services run hourly every day, taking around 49 minutes to reach your destination. 🗺️ Covering a distance of 55.4 km, the route from Folkestone to Margate offers a scenic train ride with South Eastern Trains Service.

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  • South Eastern Trains Service is the primary company that provides train routes from Folkestone to Margate. The direct train departs from Folkestone Central station and arrives at Ramsgate station, with services operating hourly every day. The journey typically takes approximately 49 minutes. Prices for a train ticket between Folkestone and Margate vary from £15 to £22.
  • The fastest train route between Folkestone and Margate is the direct train operated by South Eastern Trains Service. This train departs from Folkestone Central station and arrives at Ramsgate station in approximately 49 minutes. It is the quickest and most convenient option for traveling between the two cities by train.
  • Trains departing for Margate from Folkestone leave from Folkestone Central station. This station serves as the primary departure point for South Eastern Trains Service trains traveling between Folkestone and Margate. Passengers can easily access this station in Folkestone to begin their journey to Margate by train.
  • There is one direct train service operated by South Eastern Trains Service that runs between Folkestone and Margate. This train departs from Folkestone Central station and arrives at Ramsgate station, with services departing hourly and operating every day. The journey typically takes around 49 minutes to complete.
  • The train traveling from Folkestone to Margate arrives at Ramsgate station. This station is the final destination for the South Eastern Trains Service operating on this route. Passengers disembark at Ramsgate station in Margate after the approximately 49-minute journey from Folkestone Central station.
  • The first train of the day from Folkestone to Margate departs from Folkestone Central station typically in the early morning. The last train usually leaves in the late evening, providing travelers with a convenient range of departure times throughout the day. These trains, operated by South Eastern Trains Service, run hourly and take approximately 49 minutes to reach their destination at Ramsgate station.
  • There are multiple direct train trips each day between Folkestone and Margate. These direct train services, operated by South Eastern Trains Service, run hourly and operate every day, providing travelers with convenient and frequent options for their journey. The trains depart from Folkestone Central station and arrive at Ramsgate station, with each trip taking approximately 49 minutes on this route.
  • Yes, there is a direct train between Folkestone and Margate. The direct train service departs from Folkestone Central station and arrives at Ramsgate station. These trains operate hourly and run every day, with the journey typically taking approximately 49 minutes, providing a convenient and efficient travel option for passengers between these two locations.
  • The cost of a train ticket from Folkestone to Margate typically ranges from £15 to £22. This price variation allows travelers to choose a fare that fits their budget and preferences. It is advisable to check for any available discounts or special offers that may further lower the ticket price for this train journey.

Will you be returning to Folkestone by train?

If you are looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Margate to Folkestone

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