What is the cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Kingston upon Thames?

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Kingston upon Thames is to drive which costs £18 - £28 and takes 1h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Folkestone to Kingston upon Thames?

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Kingston upon Thames is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Kingston upon Thames?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Kingston upon Thames station. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Fairfield Bus Station via Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway and Vauxhall Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Kingston upon Thames?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Kingston upon Thames. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Kingston via King's Cross St. Pancras station and Vauxhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Kingston upon Thames?

The distance between Folkestone and Kingston upon Thames is 85 miles. The road distance is 77.7 miles.

How do I travel from Folkestone to Kingston upon Thames without a car?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Kingston upon Thames without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £40 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Folkestone to Kingston upon Thames?

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Folkestone to Kingston upon Thames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Kingston upon Thames bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Kingston upon Thames train from?

Folkestone to Kingston upon Thames train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Kingston upon Thames?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Kingston upon Thames is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £130 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Folkestone to Kingston upon Thames bus arrive?

Folkestone to Kingston upon Thames bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where does the Folkestone to Kingston upon Thames train arrive?

Folkestone to Kingston upon Thames train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Folkestone to Kingston upon Thames?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Kingston upon Thames is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Folkestone to Kingston upon Thames.

How do I get a train ticket from Folkestone to Kingston upon Thames?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Folkestone to Kingston upon Thames?

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Where can I stay near Kingston upon Thames?

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Folkestone to Kingston upon Thames - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Kingston upon Thames by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Vauxhall to Kingstontrain London Waterloo - London Waterloo / ...
1h 44m
£45–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007
2. Take the bus from Vauxhall Bus Station to Fairfield Bus Stationbus N87
4h 13m
£18–122
Drive 77.3 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Kingston upon Thamescar 77.3 mi
1h 33m
£19–28
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Fairfield Bus Stationbus N87
3h 3m
£37–155

Folkestone to Kingston upon Thames by train, foot, and subway

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1h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 84.9 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Kingston upon Thames, England?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Kingston via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Vauxhall, and Vauxhall in around 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Fairfield Bus Station via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway, and Vauxhall Bus Station in around 4h 13m.

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