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

The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Folkestone is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Richmond to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Richmond and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Chiswick Lane and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Richmond and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Richmond to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Richmond NLL and arriving at Folkestone Central via West Hampstead Thameslink and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Richmond to Folkestone?

The distance between Richmond and Folkestone is 82 miles. The road distance is 77.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Richmond to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £40 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Richmond to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Richmond to Folkestone bus from?

Richmond to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Richmond to Folkestone train from?

Richmond to Folkestone train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Richmond NLL station.

Train or bus from Richmond to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Richmond to Folkestone is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £40 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £80 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Richmond to Folkestone bus arrive?

Richmond to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bouverie Road West station.

Where does the Richmond to Folkestone train arrive?

Richmond to Folkestone train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at West Hampstead station.

Can I drive from Richmond to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Folkestone is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Richmond to Folkestone.

How do I get a train ticket from Richmond to Folkestone?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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There are 4 ways to get from Richmond to Folkestone by train, bus, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Richmond NLL to West Hampsteadtrain Richmond NLL - Stratford / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 15m
£43–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
5h 31m
£19–77
Drive 77.1 mi
1. Drive from Richmond to Folkestonecar 77.1 mi
1h 48m
£19–27
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Richmond station to Embankment stationsubway District
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
3h
£44–108

Richmond to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 81.7 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Richmond, Greater London, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Richmond NLL to Folkestone Central via West Hampstead, West Hampstead Thameslink, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road West every 3 hours. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 3h.

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