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

The cheapest way to get from Hastings to Folkestone is to line 101 bus and bus and line 102 bus which costs £9 and takes 3h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hastings to Folkestone is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £9 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Hastings and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Hastings to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Harold Place and arriving at Civic Centre via Railway Station and Police Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Hastings and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Hastings to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Hastings and arriving at Folkestone Central via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Hastings to Folkestone?

The distance between Hastings and Folkestone is 40 miles. The road distance is 37.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hastings to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £20 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Hastings to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hastings to Folkestone bus from?

Hastings to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Harold Place station.

Where do I catch the Hastings to Folkestone train from?

Hastings to Folkestone train services, operated by Southern, depart from Hastings station.

Train or bus from Hastings to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Hastings to Folkestone is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and bus and line 102 bus, which costs £9 and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the Hastings to Folkestone bus arrive?

Hastings to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Railway Station.

Where does the Hastings to Folkestone train arrive?

Hastings to Folkestone train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Ashford International station.

Can I drive from Hastings to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Hastings to Folkestone is 37 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Hastings to Folkestone.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Hastings to Folkestone - 4 ways to travel via train, line 101 bus, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hastings to Ashford Internationaltrain Eastbourne - Ashford International / ...
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
1h 16m
£21–40
Line 101 bus, bus, line 102 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harold Place to Railway Stationbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Police Stationbus 100
3. Take the bus from Police Station to Civic Centrebus 102 / ...
3h 4m
£9
Drive 37.1 mi
1. Drive from Hastings to Folkestonecar 37.1 mi
58 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hastings to Folkestonetaxi 37.1 mi
58 min
£75–95

Hastings to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 39.9 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

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

You can take a train from Hastings to Folkestone Central via Ashford International in around 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harold Place to Civic Centre via Railway Station and Police Station in around 3h 4m.

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