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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Thetford is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Thetford is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Thetford?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Bus Interchange via London Victoria and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Thetford?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Thetford via King's Cross and Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Thetford?

The distance between Folkestone and Thetford is 164 miles. The road distance is 139.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Thetford without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £75 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Folkestone to Thetford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Thetford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Thetford train from?

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

Train or bus from Folkestone to Thetford?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Thetford is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Folkestone to Thetford bus arrive?

Folkestone to Thetford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Folkestone to Thetford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Folkestone to Thetford?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Thetford is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Folkestone to Thetford.

How do I get a train ticket from Folkestone to Thetford?

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Folkestone to Thetford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and 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 King's Cross to Elytrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
3h 13m
£76–162
Drive 138.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Folkestone to Thetfordcar 138.5 mi
2h 21m
£34–49
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Folkestone West to Stratford Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop to Thetfordbus Uk007
3h 38m
£40–101
Train via Cambridge
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Cambridgetrain
3. Take the train from Cambridge to Thetfordtrain
4h 41m
£83–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus A8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus 727 / ...
8h 12m
£36–89

Folkestone to Thetford by train

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Distance: 163.1 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Thetford, Norfolk, England?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Thetford via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Ely in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Bus Interchange via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Coach Station in around 8h 12m.

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