What is the cheapest way to get from London to Folkestone (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from London to Folkestone (Station) is to bus which costs £7 - £12 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Folkestone (Station)?

The fastest way to get from London to Folkestone (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between London and Folkestone (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Folkestone. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 21m.

Is there a direct train between London and Folkestone (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from London to Folkestone (Station). However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Folkestone Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from London to Folkestone (Station)?

The distance between London and Folkestone (Station) is 72 miles. The road distance is 67.3 miles.

How do I travel from London to Folkestone (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from London to Folkestone (Station) without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £35 - £75.

How long does it take to get from London to Folkestone (Station)?

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from London to Folkestone (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Folkestone (Station) bus from?

London to Folkestone (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Folkestone (Station) train from?

London to Folkestone (Station) train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from London to Folkestone (Station)?

The best way to get from London to Folkestone (Station) is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £12 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the London to Folkestone (Station) bus arrive?

London to Folkestone (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Folkestone station.

Where does the London to Folkestone (Station) train arrive?

London to Folkestone (Station) train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.

Can I drive from London to Folkestone (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Folkestone (Station) is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from London to Folkestone (Station).

How do I get a bus ticket from London to Folkestone (Station)?

Book your London to Folkestone (Station) bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Folkestone (Station)?

There are 1235+ hotels available in Folkestone (Station).

London to Folkestone (Station) - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from London to Folkestone (Station) by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
1h 34m
£39–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Folkestonebus N870 / ...
2h 30m
£7–12
Drive 66.9 mi
1. Drive from London to Folkestone (Station)car 66.9 mi
1h 25m
£17–24
Train via London Charing Cross
1. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
2h 19m
£39–70

London to Folkestone (Station) by bus and foot

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Distance: 72 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between London, England and Folkestone (Station), England?

Southeastern operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central hourly. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Folkestone once daily. Tickets cost £7–12 and the journey takes 2h 21m.

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