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

The cheapest way to get from Minster to Folkestone is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 51 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Minster to Folkestone is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Minster and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Minster to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Back Lane and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Railway Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Minster and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Minster to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Sheerness-on-Sea and arriving at Folkestone Central via Sittingbourne and Dover Priory. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Minster to Folkestone?

The distance between Minster and Folkestone is 54 miles. The road distance is 41 miles.

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

The best way to get from Minster to Folkestone without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Minster to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Minster to Folkestone bus from?

Minster to Folkestone bus services, operated by Travelmasters, depart from Back Lane station.

Where do I catch the Minster to Folkestone train from?

Minster to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Sheerness-on-Sea station.

Train or bus from Minster to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Minster to Folkestone is to bus and line 16 bus which takes 3h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £24 - £50 and takes 2h 52m.

Where does the Minster to Folkestone bus arrive?

Minster to Folkestone bus services, operated by Travelmasters, arrive at Borden Grammar School station.

Where does the Minster to Folkestone train arrive?

Minster to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Sittingbourne station.

Can I drive from Minster to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Minster to Folkestone is 41 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Minster to Folkestone.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1228+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Minster to Folkestone - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 16 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Minster to Folkestone by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Back Lane to Borden Grammar Schoolbus 370E / ...
2. Take the train from Sittingbourne to Dover Priorytrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
2h 45m
Drive 40.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Minster to Folkestonecar 40.8 mi
51 min
£11–15
Bus, line 16 bus
1. Take the bus from Back Lane to Borden Grammar Schoolbus
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus X3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Folkestone Central stationbus 16 / ...
3h 20m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Minster to Folkestonetaxi 40.8 mi
51 min
£180–220
Train
1. Take the train from Sheerness-on-Sea to Sittingbournetrain Sheerness-on-Sea - Sittingbourne
2. Take the train from Sittingbourne to Dover Priorytrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
2h 52m
£24–49

Minster to Folkestone by bus and train

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Distance: 53.4 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Minster, Kent, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a bus from Back Lane to Folkestone Central station via Borden Grammar School, Railway Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodland Drive to Folkestone Central via Railway Station, Sheerness-on-Sea, Sittingbourne, and Dover Priory in around 2h 52m.

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