There are 3 ways to get from Folkestone to Dorking by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to Tonbridgetrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from Tonbridge to Redhilltrain Tonbridge - Redhill
2h 31m£33–58Bus, line 465 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to New Cross Gate Stationbus 007
- Take the bus from Cromwell Road Bus Station to South Streetbus 465
5h 28m£16–121Drive 73.9 mi
- Drive from Folkestone to Dorkingcar 73.9 mi
1h 21m£19–27
Folkestone to Dorking by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Dorking is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Dorking is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Dorking. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at South Street via New Cross Gate Station, Vauxhall Bus Station and Cromwell Road Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Dorking. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Dorking Deepdene via Tonbridge and Redhill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Folkestone and Dorking is 67 miles. The road distance is 74.3 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Dorking without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £60.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Folkestone to Dorking, including transfers.
Folkestone to Dorking bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to Dorking train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Dorking is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 465 bus, which costs £15 - £130 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Dorking, England?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Dorking Deepdene via Tonbridge and Redhill in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to South Street via New Cross Gate Station, Vauxhall Bus Station, Fairfield Bus Station, and Cromwell Road Bus Station in around 5h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to Tonbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bouverie Road West to New Cross Gate Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
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Folkestone to Dorking bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.
Folkestone to Dorking train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Tonbridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Dorking is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Folkestone to Dorking.
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