There are 4 ways to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Folkestone by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from London City Airport to Stratford International DLR Stationtrain Dlr
- Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
1h 45m£32–68Line 129 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London City Airport to Lewisham Stationbus 129
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
4h£17–88Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from London City-LCY to Folkestone67.1 mi
1h 17mDrive 67.1 mi
- Drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Folkestonecar 67.1 mi
1h 17m£17–24
London City Airport (LCY) to Folkestone by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Folkestone is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from London City Airport (LCY) to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from London City Airport and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from London City Airport (LCY) to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from London City Airport and arriving at Folkestone Central via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and Folkestone is 69 miles. The road distance is 67.5 miles.
The best way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £30 - £70.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Folkestone, including transfers.
London City Airport (LCY) to Folkestone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from London City Airport station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Folkestone train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from London City Airport station.
The best way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Folkestone is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 129 bus and bus, which costs £16 - £90 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between London City Airport (LCY), England and Folkestone, England?
You can take a train from London City Airport to Folkestone Central via Stratford International DLR Station and Stratford International in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London City Airport to Bouverie Road West via Lewisham Station in around 4h.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
Train from London City Airport to Stratford International DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from London City Airport to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–50
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Lewisham Station to Bouverie Road West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- National Express
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from London City-LCY to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
London City Airport (LCY) to Folkestone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Lewisham Station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Folkestone train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Stratford International DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between London City Airport (LCY) to Folkestone is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Folkestone.
There are 1263+ hotels available in Folkestone.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London City Airport (LCY) and Folkestone. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.