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How to get fromFolkestone Central to Chathamby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Folkestone Central to Chatham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Ebbsfleet International

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Ebbsfleet Internationaltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to Chathamtrain train St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
    1h 20m
    £29–52

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to Hempstead Valley Shopping Centrebus bus 007
    2. Take the bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to Upbury Waybus bus 132 / ...
    2h 27m
    £9–15

  3. Line 16 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Folkestone Central station to Bus Stationbus bus 16 / ...
    2. Take the train from Canterbury East to Chathamtrain train Dover Priory - London Victoria / ...
    2h 24m
    £17–28

  4. Drive  40.1 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone Central to Chathamcar car 40.1 mi
    45 min
    £10–15

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Folkestone Central to Chathamtaxi taxi 40.1 mi
    45 min
    £170–210

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Chathamtrain train Dover Priory - London Victoria
    2h 10m
    £26–47

Folkestone Central to Chatham by train

Calendar103Weekly Trains
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 57.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Folkestone Central, England and Chatham, England?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Chatham via Ebbsfleet International in around 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Folkestone Central to Upbury Way via Bouverie Road West and Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre in around 2h 27m.

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