What is the cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Chatham?

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Chatham is to bus which costs £8 - £21 and takes 2h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Folkestone to Chatham?

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Chatham is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Chatham?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Bank Street via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Chatham?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Chatham via Ebbsfleet International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Chatham?

The distance between Folkestone and Chatham is 58 miles. The road distance is 40.5 miles.

How do I travel from Folkestone to Chatham without a car?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Chatham without a car is to train via Ebbsfleet International which takes 1h 23m and costs £30 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Folkestone to Chatham?

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Folkestone to Chatham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Chatham bus from?

Folkestone to Chatham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Chatham train from?

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

Train or bus from Folkestone to Chatham?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Chatham is to train via Ebbsfleet International which takes 1h 23m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £21 and takes 2h 32m.

Where does the Folkestone to Chatham bus arrive?

Folkestone to Chatham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.

Where does the Folkestone to Chatham train arrive?

Folkestone to Chatham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ebbsfleet International station.

Can I drive from Folkestone to Chatham?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Chatham is 40 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Folkestone to Chatham.

How do I get a train ticket from Folkestone to Chatham?

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Folkestone to Chatham - 6 ways to travel via train, line 16 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train via Ebbsfleet International
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Ebbsfleet Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to Chathamtrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
1h 23m
£30–62
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to Hempstead Valley Shopping Centrebus 007
2h 32m
£8–21
Line 16 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Folkestone Central station to Bus Stationbus 16 / ...
2. Take the train from Canterbury East to Chathamtrain Dover Priory - London Victoria / ...
2h 23m
£17–32
Drive 40.3 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Chathamcar 40.3 mi
45 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Folkestone to Chathamtaxi 40.3 mi
45 min
£130–160
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Chathamtrain Dover Priory - London Victoria
2h 9m
£26–53

Folkestone to Chatham by train

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Distance: 57.9 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Chatham via Ebbsfleet International in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bouverie Road West to Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre every 4 hours. Tickets cost £8–21 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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