What is the cheapest way to get from Beachy Head to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from Beachy Head to Folkestone is to bus and line 99 bus and line 101 bus and line 102 bus which costs £15 - £16 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Beachy Head to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from Beachy Head to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Beachy Head and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Beachy Head to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Beachy Head Centre and arriving at Civic Centre via Cornfield Road, Railway Station, Railway Station and Police Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Beachy Head and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Beachy Head to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Folkestone Central via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Beachy Head to Folkestone?

The distance between Beachy Head and Folkestone is 61 miles. The road distance is 56.9 miles.

How do I travel from Beachy Head to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from Beachy Head to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Beachy Head to Folkestone?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Beachy Head to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beachy Head to Folkestone bus from?

Beachy Head to Folkestone bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from Beachy Head Centre station.

Where do I catch the Beachy Head to Folkestone train from?

Beachy Head to Folkestone train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.

Train or bus from Beachy Head to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Beachy Head to Folkestone is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 99 bus and line 101 bus and line 102 bus, which costs £15 - £16 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Beachy Head to Folkestone bus arrive?

Beachy Head to Folkestone bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Terminus Road station.

Where does the Beachy Head to Folkestone train arrive?

Beachy Head to Folkestone train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Ashford International station.

Can I drive from Beachy Head to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Beachy Head to Folkestone is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Beachy Head to Folkestone.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1261+ hotels available in Folkestone.

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There are 3 ways to get from Beachy Head to Folkestone by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Ashford Internationaltrain Eastbourne - Ashford International
2h 46m
£32–63
Drive 56.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Beachy Head to Folkestonecar 56.6 mi
1h 27m
£14–20
Bus, line 99 bus, line 101 bus, line 102 bus
1. Take the bus from Beachy Head Centre to Terminus Roadbus Ess
2. Take the bus from Cornfield Road to Railway Stationbus 99 / ...
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Stationbus 101 / ...
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Police Stationbus 100
5. Take the bus from Police Station to Civic Centrebus 102 / ...
5h 18m
£15–16

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Distance: 60.7 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Beachy Head, England and Folkestone, England?

Southern operates a train from Eastbourne to Ashford International hourly. Tickets cost £22–45 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beachy Head Centre to Civic Centre via Cornfield Road, Railway Station, Railway Station, and Police Station in around 5h 18m.

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