There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Harwich by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Manningtreetrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 2m£65–115Drive 121.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folkestone to Harwichcar 121.5 mi
2h 9m£30–44Train, bus via Chelmsford
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Head Streetbus 371 / ...
- Take the bus from Head Street to Mayflower Avenuebus 102 / ...
4h 55m£53–90Train, bus
- Take the train from Folkestone West to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Take the bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus
- Take the bus from Stanwell Street to Mayflower Avenuebus 102 / ...
5h 40m£44–74
Folkestone to Harwich by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Harwich is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Harwich is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Harwich Town via Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford (London) and Manningtree. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Folkestone and Harwich is 132 miles. The road distance is 122.2 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Harwich without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Folkestone to Harwich, including transfers.
Folkestone to Harwich train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Harwich train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Harwich is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Folkestone to Harwich.
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What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Harwich, England?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Harwich Town via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), and Manningtree in around 3h 2m.
- 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
Train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone West to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Stratford (London) to Manningtree
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsford
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- [email protected]
- Website
- First Essex
Bus from Bus Station to Head Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- First Essex
Bus from Head Street to Mayflower Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- First Essex
Bus from Stanwell Street to Mayflower Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- First Essex
- Phone
- +44 330 102 0801
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hedingham
Bus from Head Street to Mayflower Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Hedingham
Bus from Stanwell Street to Mayflower Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Hedingham
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
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