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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Lightwater is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Lightwater is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Lightwater?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Lightwater. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Woking via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Lightwater?

The distance between Folkestone and Lightwater is 106 miles. The road distance is 94.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Lightwater without a car is to train and line 34 bus which takes 3h 6m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Folkestone to Lightwater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Lightwater train from?

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

Where does the Folkestone to Lightwater train arrive?

Folkestone to Lightwater train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Waterloo East station.

Can I drive from Folkestone to Lightwater?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Lightwater is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Folkestone to Lightwater.

Where can I stay near Lightwater?

There are 2220+ hotels available in Lightwater.

Folkestone to Lightwater - 5 ways to travel via train, line 34 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Lightwater by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 34 bus
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Wokingtrain
3. Take the bus from Woking station to War Memorialbus 34
3h 6m
£48–88
Drive 93.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Folkestone to Lightwatercar 93.7 mi
1h 33m
£24–34
Train via Woking station
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Waterloo Easttrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Wokingtrain London Waterloo - Woking / ...
3h 31m
£45–85
Train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Vauxhall to Sunningdaletrain London Waterloo - Reading / ...
3h 32m
£50–90
Train, line 34 bus via Royal Tunbridge Wells
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Tonbridgetrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Friary Bus Station to War Memorialbus 34
4h 39m
£40–71

Folkestone to Lightwater by train, foot, subway, and bus

103Weekly Services

3h 6mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 104.9 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to War Memorial via London Waterloo East, London Waterloo, Woking, and Woking station in around 3h 31m.

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