What is the cheapest way to get from Ashford to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from Ashford to Folkestone is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ashford to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from Ashford to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Ashford and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Ashford to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Convent Road and arriving at Bouverie Road West via The Bell, Aldwych / Drury Lane and Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Ashford and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Ashford (Surrey) and arriving at Folkestone Central via Vauxhall station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Ashford to Folkestone?

The distance between Ashford and Folkestone is 91 miles. The road distance is 86.7 miles.

How do I travel from Ashford to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from Ashford to Folkestone without a car is to train via London St Pancras International which takes 2h 29m and costs £45 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Ashford to Folkestone?

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Ashford to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ashford to Folkestone bus from?

Ashford to Folkestone bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from The Bell station.

Where do I catch the Ashford to Folkestone train from?

Ashford to Folkestone train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Ashford (Surrey) station.

Train or bus from Ashford to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Ashford to Folkestone is to train via London St Pancras International which takes 2h 29m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £55 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Ashford to Folkestone bus arrive?

Ashford to Folkestone bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.

Where does the Ashford to Folkestone train arrive?

Ashford to Folkestone train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Vauxhall station.

Can I drive from Ashford to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Ashford to Folkestone is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Ashford to Folkestone.

How do I get a train ticket from Ashford to Folkestone?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Train via London St Pancras International
best
1. Take the train from Ashford (Surrey) to Vauxhalltrain Windsor & Eton Riverside - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 29m
£46–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Bell to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus N9
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
5h 49m
£20–55
Drive 86.1 mi
1. Drive from Ashford to Folkestonecar 86.1 mi
1h 37m
£21–31
Train
1. Take the train from Ashford (Surrey) to London Waterlootrain Windsor & Eton Riverside - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
3h 1m
£42–86

Ashford to Folkestone by train, subway, and foot

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2h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 90.3 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Ashford, Surrey, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Ashford (Surrey) to Folkestone Central via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Convent Road to Bouverie Road West via The Bell, Aldwych / Drury Lane, and Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road in around 5h 49m.

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