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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Eltham is to bus which costs £14 - £35 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Eltham is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Eltham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Eltham?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Eltham via Ebbsfleet International and Gravesend. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Eltham?

The distance between Folkestone and Eltham is 64 miles. The road distance is 59.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Eltham without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Folkestone to Eltham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Eltham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Eltham train from?

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

Train or bus from Folkestone to Eltham?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Eltham is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 2h 15m.

Where does the Folkestone to Eltham bus arrive?

Folkestone to Eltham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue station.

Where does the Folkestone to Eltham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Folkestone to Eltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Eltham is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Folkestone to Eltham.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Ebbsfleet Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Gravesend to Elthamtrain Gravesend - London Victoria / ...
1h 56m
£33–69
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenuebus 007
2h 15m
£14–35
Drive 59.6 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Elthamcar 59.6 mi
1h 2m
£15–21
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Bromley Southtrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from Bromley South Station to Eltham Church / Well Hall Roadbus 314
2h 39m
£34–72
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from East Kent College to Ashford International stationbus 10
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Bromley Southtrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
3h 53m
£30–60

Folkestone to Eltham by train

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Distance: 63.8 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Eltham via Ebbsfleet International and Gravesend in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bouverie Road West to Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue every 4 hours. Tickets cost £14–35 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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