What is the cheapest way to get from Herne Bay to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from Herne Bay to Folkestone is to line 600 bus and line 16 bus which costs £6 and takes 1h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Herne Bay to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from Herne Bay to Folkestone is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Herne Bay and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Herne Bay station to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Fire Station and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Herne Bay and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Herne Bay to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Herne Bay and arriving at Folkestone Central via Ramsgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Herne Bay to Folkestone?

The distance between Herne Bay and Folkestone is 26 miles. The road distance is 24.5 miles.

How do I travel from Herne Bay to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from Herne Bay to Folkestone without a car is to line 600 bus and line 16 bus which takes 1h 30m and costs £6.

How long does it take to get from Herne Bay to Folkestone?

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Herne Bay to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Herne Bay to Folkestone bus from?

Herne Bay to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Fire Station.

Where do I catch the Herne Bay to Folkestone train from?

Herne Bay to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Herne Bay station.

Train or bus from Herne Bay to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Herne Bay to Folkestone is to line 600 bus and line 16 bus which takes 1h 30m and costs £6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 1h 49m.

Where does the Herne Bay to Folkestone bus arrive?

Herne Bay to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Herne Bay to Folkestone train arrive?

Herne Bay to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ramsgate station.

Can I drive from Herne Bay to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Herne Bay to Folkestone is 24 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Herne Bay to Folkestone.

How do I get a train ticket from Herne Bay to Folkestone?

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Herne Bay to Folkestone - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 600 bus

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

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Line 600 bus, line 16 bus
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1. Take the bus from Fire Station to Bus Stationbus 600 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Folkestone Central stationbus 16 / ...
1h 30m
£6
Train
1. Take the train from Herne Bay to Ramsgatetrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
2. Take the train from Ramsgate to Folkestone Centraltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
1h 49m
£24–47
Drive 24.3 mi
1. Drive from Herne Bay to Folkestonecar 24.3 mi
38 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Herne Bay to Folkestonetaxi 24.3 mi
38 min
£110–130

Herne Bay to Folkestone by bus

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Distance: 25.9 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Herne Bay, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a bus from Fire Station to Folkestone Central station via Bus Station in around 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Herne Bay to Folkestone Central via Ramsgate in around 1h 49m.

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