There are 3 ways to get from Folkestone to Hopton-on-Sea by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
- Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestofttrain
5h 11m£88–153Drive 166.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folkestone to Hopton-on-Seacar 166.2 mi
3h 14m£42–61Train, bus
- Take the train from Folkestone West to Stratford Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Market Gatesbus 491
5h 36m£53–95
Folkestone to Hopton-on-Sea by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Hopton-on-Sea is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Hopton-on-Sea is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Hopton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Lowestoft via Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford (London) and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Folkestone and Hopton-on-Sea is 185 miles. The road distance is 167.1 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Hopton-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £85 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Folkestone to Hopton-on-Sea, including transfers.
Folkestone to Hopton-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Hopton-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Hopton-on-Sea is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Folkestone to Hopton-on-Sea.
There are 1788+ hotels available in Hopton-on-Sea.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Hopton-on-Sea, England?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to The Turnstone via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Lowestoft, and Bus Station in around 5h 11m.
- 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 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 Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Ipswich to Lowestoft
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Market Gates
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
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