What is the cheapest way to get from Folkestone Central to Dover Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone Central to Dover Castle is to line 104 bus via Shellons Street Car Park which costs £3 and takes 51 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Folkestone Central to Dover Castle?

The fastest way to get from Folkestone Central to Dover Castle is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £40 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone Central and Dover Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Pencester Road. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone Central and Dover Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Dover Priory. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Folkestone Central to Dover Castle?

The distance between Folkestone Central and Dover Castle is 8 miles. The road distance is 9 miles.

How do I travel from Folkestone Central to Dover Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Folkestone Central to Dover Castle without a car is to train which takes 35 min and costs £3 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Folkestone Central to Dover Castle?

The train from Folkestone Central to Dover Priory takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Folkestone Central to Dover Castle bus from?

Folkestone Central to Dover Castle bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Shellons Street Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone Central to Dover Castle train from?

Folkestone Central to Dover Castle train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone Central to Dover Castle?

The best way to get from Folkestone Central to Dover Castle is to train which takes 35 min and costs £3 - £7. Alternatively, you can line 104 bus via Shellons Street Car Park, which costs £3 and takes 51 min.

Where does the Folkestone Central to Dover Castle bus arrive?

Folkestone Central to Dover Castle bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Pencester Road station.

Where does the Folkestone Central to Dover Castle train arrive?

Folkestone Central to Dover Castle train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Dover Priory station.

Can I drive from Folkestone Central to Dover Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone Central to Dover Castle is 9 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Folkestone Central to Dover Castle.

Where can I stay near Dover Castle?

There are 1103+ hotels available in Dover Castle.

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There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone Central to Dover Castle by train, bus, taxi, or car

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1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
35 min
£3–7
Line 104 bus via Shellons Street Car Park
1. Take the bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Pencester Roadbus 104 / ...
51 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Folkestone Central to Dover Castletaxi 8.9 mi
14 min
£40–55
Drive 8.9 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone Central to Dover Castlecar 8.9 mi
14 min
£3–4
Line 104 bus
1. Take the bus from Folkestone Central station to Pencester Roadbus 104 / ...
56 min
£3

Folkestone Central to Dover Castle by foot and bus

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Distance: 8.4 mi
Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Folkestone Central, England and Dover Castle, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Folkestone Central to Dover Priory every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South East operates a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Pencester Road every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 27 min.

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