What is the cheapest way to get from Canterbury East to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury East to Folkestone is to line 16 bus which costs £3 and takes 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Canterbury East to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from Canterbury East to Folkestone is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £75 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury East and Folkestone?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Folkestone Central station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury East and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury East to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Canterbury East and arriving at Folkestone Central via Dover Priory. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from Canterbury East to Folkestone?

The distance between Canterbury East and Folkestone is 18 miles. The road distance is 17.3 miles.

How do I travel from Canterbury East to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from Canterbury East to Folkestone without a car is to line 16 bus which takes 50 min and costs £3.

How long does it take to get from Canterbury East to Folkestone?

The line 16 bus from Bus Station to Folkestone Central station takes 45 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Canterbury East to Folkestone bus from?

Canterbury East to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury East to Folkestone train from?

Canterbury East to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury East station.

Train or bus from Canterbury East to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Canterbury East to Folkestone is to line 16 bus which takes 50 min and costs £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £11 - £24 and takes 56 min.

Where does the Canterbury East to Folkestone bus arrive?

Canterbury East to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Folkestone Central station.

Where does the Canterbury East to Folkestone train arrive?

Canterbury East to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Dover Priory station.

Can I drive from Canterbury East to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury East to Folkestone is 17 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Canterbury East to Folkestone.

How do I get a train ticket from Canterbury East to Folkestone?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Canterbury East to Folkestone - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 16 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Canterbury East to Folkestone by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 16 bus
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1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Folkestone Central stationbus 16 / ...
50 min
£3
Train
1. Take the train from Canterbury East to Dover Priorytrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
2. Take the train from Dover Priory to Folkestone Centraltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
56 min
£11–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Canterbury East to Folkestonetaxi 17.2 mi
24 min
£75–95
Drive 17.2 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury East to Folkestonecar 17.2 mi
24 min
£5–6

Canterbury East to Folkestone by foot and bus

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Distance: 17.5 mi
Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Canterbury East, England and Folkestone, England?

Stagecoach South East operates a bus from Bus Station to Folkestone Central station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canterbury East to Folkestone Central via Dover Priory in around 56 min.

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