What is the cheapest way to get from Birchington-on-Sea to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from Birchington-on-Sea to Folkestone is to bus and line 16 bus which costs £6 and takes 1h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birchington-on-Sea to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from Birchington-on-Sea to Folkestone is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Birchington-on-Sea and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Birchington-on-Sea to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Birchington-on-Sea and Folkestone?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birchington-on-Sea and arriving at Folkestone Central. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Birchington-on-Sea to Folkestone?

The distance between Birchington-on-Sea and Folkestone is 37 miles. The road distance is 24.5 miles.

How do I travel from Birchington-on-Sea to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from Birchington-on-Sea to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £19 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Birchington-on-Sea to Folkestone?

The train from Birchington-on-Sea to Folkestone Central takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Birchington-on-Sea to Folkestone bus from?

Birchington-on-Sea to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from The Square station.

Where do I catch the Birchington-on-Sea to Folkestone train from?

Birchington-on-Sea to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Birchington-on-Sea station.

Train or bus from Birchington-on-Sea to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Birchington-on-Sea to Folkestone is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £19 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 16 bus, which costs £6 and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Birchington-on-Sea to Folkestone bus arrive?

Birchington-on-Sea to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Birchington-on-Sea to Folkestone train arrive?

Birchington-on-Sea to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.

Can I drive from Birchington-on-Sea to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Birchington-on-Sea to Folkestone is 25 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Birchington-on-Sea to Folkestone.

How do I get a train ticket from Birchington-on-Sea to Folkestone?

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Birchington-on-Sea to Folkestone - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birchington-on-Sea to Folkestone Centraltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
1h 10m
£19–40
Bus, line 16 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Square to Bus Stationbus 8A / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Folkestone Central stationbus 16 / ...
1h 30m
£6
Drive 24.4 mi
1. Drive from Birchington-on-Sea to Folkestonecar 24.4 mi
35 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Birchington-on-Sea to Folkestonetaxi 24.4 mi
35 min
£50–65
Train via Ramsgate
1. Take the train from Birchington-on-Sea to Ramsgatetrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
2. Take the train from Ramsgate to Folkestone Centraltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
1h 40m
£18–38

Birchington-on-Sea to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 37.3 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Birchington-on-Sea, England and Folkestone, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Birchington-on-Sea to Folkestone Central once daily. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Folkestone Central station via Bus Station in around 1h 30m.

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