There are 6 ways to get from Hampshire to Folkestone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Winchester to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 32m£65–139Drive 118 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hampshire to Folkestonecar 118 mi
2h 4m£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 13m£34–81Train via Alton
- 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£57–124Train via Alton #2
- 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 40m£56–118Line 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 20m£44–84
Hampshire to Folkestone by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hampshire to Folkestone is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Hampshire to Folkestone is to drive which takes 2h 4m 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 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Hampshire to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Winchester and arriving at Folkestone Central via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Hampshire and Folkestone is 147 miles. The road distance is 118.7 miles.
The best way to get from Hampshire to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £60 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 32m 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 Winchester station.
The best way to get from Hampshire to Folkestone is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 8h 13m.
What companies run services between Hampshire, England and Folkestone, England?
You can take a bus from Ladycroft Crossroads to Folkestone Central via Worthy Lane, Winchester, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 32m. 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 13m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Winchester to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Alton to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Alton to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Catherines P&R to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road West
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
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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 4m to drive from Hampshire to Folkestone.
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