What is the cheapest way to get from Dover to Folkestone (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Folkestone (Station) is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Dover to Folkestone (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Dover to Folkestone (Station) is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs £55 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Folkestone (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Folkestone (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Priory Street and arriving at Longport Police Station via Folkestone Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Dover to Folkestone (Station)?

The distance between Dover and Folkestone (Station) is 10 miles. The road distance is 12.6 miles.

How do I travel from Dover to Folkestone (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Dover to Folkestone (Station) without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h and costs £6 - £10.

How long does it take to get from Dover to Folkestone (Station)?

It takes approximately 1h to get from Dover to Folkestone (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Folkestone (Station) bus from?

Dover to Folkestone (Station) bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Priory Street station.

Where does the Dover to Folkestone (Station) bus arrive?

Dover to Folkestone (Station) bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Folkestone Central station.

Can I drive from Dover to Folkestone (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Folkestone (Station) is 13 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Dover to Folkestone (Station).

Where can I stay near Folkestone (Station)?

There are 1203+ hotels available in Folkestone (Station).

Dover to Folkestone (Station) - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Dover to Folkestone (Station) by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Folkestone Centraltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the bus from Folkestone Central station to Longport Police Stationbus 17
1h
£7–10
Drive 12.5 mi
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1. Drive from Dover to Folkestone (Station)car 12.5 mi
16 min
£4–5
Line 104 bus
1. Take the bus from Priory Street to Folkestone Central stationbus 104
1h 25m
£6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dover to Folkestone (Station)taxi 12.5 mi
16 min
£55–75

Dover to Folkestone (Station) by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 10.2 mi
Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Dover, England and Folkestone (Station), England?

Stagecoach South East operates a bus from Priory Street to Folkestone Central station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 34 min.

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