There are 5 ways to get from Hampshire to Folkestone by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Alton to London Waterlootrain Alton - London Waterloo
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 11m£58–130Drive 118.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hampshire to Folkestonecar 118.5 mi
2h 5m£29–42Bus
- Take the bus from St Catherines P&R to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
8h 5m£34–81Train
- Take the train from Alton to London Waterlootrain Alton - London Waterloo
- Take the train from London Waterloo East to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
4h 37m£57–123Line 64 bus, line 65 bus, train
- Take the bus from Robertson Road to High Streetbus 64
- Take the bus from High Street to Guildford stationbus 65
- Take the train from Guildford to Redhilltrain
- Take the train from Redhill to Tonbridgetrain
- Take the train from Tonbridge to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 38m£45–91
Hampshire to Folkestone by bus, train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hampshire to Folkestone is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Hampshire to Folkestone is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Hampshire to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Robertson Road and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Broadway St Johns, St Catherines P&R and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Hampshire to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Alton and arriving at Folkestone Central via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Hampshire and Folkestone is 133 miles. The road distance is 119.2 miles.
The best way to get from Hampshire to Folkestone without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Hampshire to Folkestone, including transfers.
Hampshire to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Catherines P&R station.
Hampshire to Folkestone train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Alton station.
The best way to get from Hampshire to Folkestone is to train via London which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Hampshire, England and Folkestone, England?
You can take a bus from Robertson Road to Folkestone Central via Rail Station, Alton, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Robertson Road to Bouverie Road West via Broadway St Johns, St Catherines P&R, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 8h 5m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Alton to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Alton to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Waterloo East to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Tonbridge to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Guildford to Redhill
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Redhill to Tonbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from St Catherines P&R to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road West
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Robertson Road to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from High Street to Guildford station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Hampshire to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Hampshire to Folkestone train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hampshire to Folkestone is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Hampshire to Folkestone.
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