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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone (Station) to Dover is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone (Station) to Dover is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £35 - £45.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone (Station) to Dover. However, there are services departing from Tesco and arriving at Pencester Road via Middelburg Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

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

The distance between Folkestone (Station) and Dover is 10 miles. The road distance is 13 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone (Station) to Dover without a car is to line 17 bus and train which takes 49 min and costs £5 - £11.

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

It takes approximately 49 min to get from Folkestone (Station) to Dover, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Can I drive from Folkestone (Station) to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone (Station) to Dover is 13 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Folkestone (Station) to Dover.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1166+ hotels available in Dover.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone (Station) to Dover 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 Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
49 min
£6–11
Drive 13 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Folkestone (Station) to Dovercar 13 mi
18 min
£4–5
Line 71 bus, line 104 bus
1. Take the bus from Tesco to Middelburg Squarebus 71 / ...
2. Take the bus from Middelburg Square to Pencester Roadbus 104 / ...
1h 5m
£6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Folkestone (Station) to Dovertaxi 13 mi
18 min
£35–45

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

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Distance: 10.3 mi
Duration: 49 min

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

You can take a vehicle from Folkestone (Station) to Pencester Road via Tesco and Middelburg Square in around 1h 5m.

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