What is the cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Thanet District?

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Thanet District is to line 16 bus and line 8 bus which costs £6 and takes 1h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Folkestone to Thanet District?

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Thanet District is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Thanet District?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone station to Thanet District. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central station and arriving at Netherhale Farm via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Thanet District?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Thanet District. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Minster via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Thanet District?

The distance between Folkestone and Thanet District is 28 miles. The road distance is 22.8 miles.

How do I travel from Folkestone to Thanet District without a car?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Thanet District without a car is to line 16 bus and line 8 bus which takes 1h 27m and costs £6.

How long does it take to get from Folkestone to Thanet District?

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Folkestone to Thanet District, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Thanet District bus from?

Folkestone to Thanet District bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Thanet District train from?

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

Train or bus from Folkestone to Thanet District?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Thanet District is to line 16 bus and line 8 bus which takes 1h 27m and costs £6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Folkestone to Thanet District bus arrive?

Folkestone to Thanet District bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Folkestone to Thanet District train arrive?

Folkestone to Thanet District train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ashford International station.

Can I drive from Folkestone to Thanet District?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Thanet District is 23 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Folkestone to Thanet District.

How do I get a train ticket from Folkestone to Thanet District?

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Where can I stay near Thanet District?

There are 1615+ hotels available in Thanet District.

Folkestone to Thanet District - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 16 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Thanet District by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Line 16 bus, line 8 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Folkestone Central station to Bus Stationbus 16 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Netherhale Farmbus 8A / ...
1h 27m
£6
Train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Ashford Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Minstertrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
1h 30m
£20–40
Drive 22.7 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Thanet Districtcar 22.7 mi
35 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Folkestone to Thanet Districttaxi 22.7 mi
35 min
£45–60

Folkestone to Thanet District by bus

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1h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 28.3 mi
Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Thanet District, England?

You can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Netherhale Farm via Bus Station in around 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Folkestone Central to Minster via Ashford International in around 1h 30m.

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