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

The cheapest way to get from Hailsham to Folkestone is to line 53 bus and line 101 bus and line 102 bus which costs £15 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hailsham to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Hailsham and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Hailsham to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Tesco and arriving at Civic Centre via The Harp, Railway Station, Railway Station and Police Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Hailsham to Folkestone?

The distance between Hailsham and Folkestone is 65 miles. The road distance is 51.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hailsham to Folkestone without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 3m and costs £30 - £65.

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

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

Where do I catch the Hailsham to Folkestone bus from?

Hailsham to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Tesco station.

Where does the Hailsham to Folkestone bus arrive?

Hailsham to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at The Harp station.

Can I drive from Hailsham to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Hailsham to Folkestone is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Hailsham to Folkestone.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1263+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Hailsham to Folkestone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 53 bus

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Police Station to Railway Stationbus 28
2. Take the train from Eastbourne to Ashford Internationaltrain Eastbourne - Ashford International
3h 3m
£32–63
Drive 51.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hailsham to Folkestonecar 51.1 mi
1h 18m
£13–18
Line 53 bus, line 101 bus, line 102 bus
1. Take the bus from Tesco to The Harpbus 53
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Stationbus 101 / ...
3. Take the bus from Police Station to Civic Centrebus 102 / ...
4h 50m
£15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hailsham to Folkestonetaxi 51.1 mi
1h 18m
£100–130

Hailsham to Folkestone by bus and train

121Weekly Services

3h 3mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 64.1 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Tesco to Civic Centre via The Harp, Railway Station, Railway Station, and Police Station in around 4h 50m.

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