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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone (Station) to Ashford is to bus which costs £3 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone (Station) to Ashford is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £65 - £85.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cedar Court and arriving at Elwick Road. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.

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

The distance between Folkestone (Station) and Ashford is 17 miles. The road distance is 14.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone (Station) to Ashford without a car is to line 17 bus and train which takes 53 min and costs £9 - £17.

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

It takes approximately 53 min to get from Folkestone (Station) to Ashford, including transfers.

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

Folkestone (Station) to Ashford bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Cedar Court station.

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

Folkestone (Station) to Ashford bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Elwick Road station.

Can I drive from Folkestone (Station) to Ashford?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone (Station) to Ashford is 15 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Folkestone (Station) to Ashford.

Where can I stay near Ashford?

There are 1687+ hotels available in Ashford.

Folkestone (Station) to Ashford - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 17 bus

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

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Line 17 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Longport Police Station to Folkestone Central stationbus 17
2. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Ashford Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
53 min
£10–17
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cedar Court to Elwick Roadbus 10
1h 56m
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Folkestone (Station) to Ashfordtaxi 14.5 mi
20 min
£65–85
Drive 14.5 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone (Station) to Ashfordcar 14.5 mi
20 min
£4–6

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

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Distance: 16.9 mi
Duration: 53 min

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

Stagecoach South East operates a bus from Cedar Court to Elwick Road hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 29m.

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