What is the cheapest way to get from Kingston upon Thames to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from Kingston upon Thames to Folkestone is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kingston upon Thames to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from Kingston upon Thames to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Kingston upon Thames and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Kingston upon Thames to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Eden Street and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Vauxhall Bus Station and Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Kingston upon Thames and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Kingston upon Thames to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Kingston and arriving at Folkestone Central via Vauxhall station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Kingston upon Thames to Folkestone?

The distance between Kingston upon Thames and Folkestone is 85 miles. The road distance is 77.6 miles.

How do I travel from Kingston upon Thames to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from Kingston upon Thames to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £40 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Kingston upon Thames to Folkestone?

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Kingston upon Thames to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kingston upon Thames to Folkestone bus from?

Kingston upon Thames to Folkestone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Eden Street station.

Where do I catch the Kingston upon Thames to Folkestone train from?

Kingston upon Thames to Folkestone train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Kingston station.

Train or bus from Kingston upon Thames to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Kingston upon Thames to Folkestone is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £110 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Kingston upon Thames to Folkestone bus arrive?

Kingston upon Thames to Folkestone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Vauxhall Bus Station.

Where does the Kingston upon Thames to Folkestone train arrive?

Kingston upon Thames to Folkestone train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Vauxhall station.

Can I drive from Kingston upon Thames to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Kingston upon Thames to Folkestone is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Kingston upon Thames to Folkestone.

How do I get a train ticket from Kingston upon Thames to Folkestone?

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Kingston upon Thames to Folkestone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kingston upon Thames to Folkestone by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kingston to Vauxhalltrain London Waterloo - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 22m
£42–76
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Eden Street to Vauxhall Bus Stationbus N87
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
4h 53m
£15–106
Drive 77.1 mi
1. Drive from Kingston upon Thames to Folkestonecar 77.1 mi
1h 33m
£20–28
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Eden Street to Charing Crossbus N87
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
3h 24m
£37–157

Kingston upon Thames to Folkestone by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 84.9 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Kingston upon Thames, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Kingston to Folkestone Central via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eden Street to Bouverie Road West via Vauxhall Bus Station, Elephant & Castle Station, and Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road in around 4h 53m.

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