There are 2 ways to get from Folkestone to Canvey Island by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from West Ham to Benfleettrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
1h 44m£43–74Drive 75.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folkestone to Canvey Islandcar 75.5 mi
1h 23m£19–28
Folkestone to Canvey Island by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Canvey Island is to drive which costs £18 - £28 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Canvey Island is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £18 - £28.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Canvey Island. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Benfleet via Stratford International DLR Station and West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Folkestone and Canvey Island is 91 miles. The road distance is 76 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Canvey Island without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £40 - £75.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Folkestone to Canvey Island, including transfers.
Folkestone to Canvey Island train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Canvey Island train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Canvey Island is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Folkestone to Canvey Island.
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What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Canvey Island, England?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Benfleet via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 1h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 345 744 4422
- [email protected]
- Website
- c2c
Train from West Ham to Benfleet
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- c2c
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