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How to get fromFolkestone to Tilburyby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Tilbury by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Tilbury Towntrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    1h 45m
    £41–81

  2. Drive 62.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Folkestone to Tilburycar car 62.4 mi
    1h 11m
    £16–22

  3. Train, bus, line 73 bus

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Ebbsfleet Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus x80
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Civic Squarebus bus 73
    2h 25m

  4. Line 16 bus, bus, line 73 bus

    1. Take the bus from Folkestone Central station to Bus Stationbus bus 16 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 022
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus x80
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Civic Squarebus bus 73
    4h 31m

Folkestone to Tilbury by train

Calendar119Weekly Trains
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 86.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Tilbury Town via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Civic Square via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 31m.

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