There are 4 ways to get from Romford to Folkestone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Romford to Stratfordtrain Elizabeth / ...
- Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
1h 54m£35–85Line 370 bus, bus, line 16 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Romford Station to Bus Stationbus 370
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 022
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Radnor Parkbus 16
4h 33m£13–27Line 370 bus, train
- Take the bus from Romford Station to Bus Stationbus 370
- Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 7m£27–53Drive 64.6 mi
- Drive from Romford to Folkestonecar 64.6 mi
1h 16m£16–23
Romford to Folkestone by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Romford to Folkestone is to line 370 bus and bus and line 16 bus which costs £12 - £27 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Romford to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £15 - £23.
No, there is no direct bus from Romford station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Romford Station and arriving at Radnor Park via Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Romford to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Romford and arriving at Folkestone Central via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Romford and Folkestone is 73 miles. The road distance is 65 miles.
The best way to get from Romford to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £35 - £85.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Romford to Folkestone, including transfers.
Romford to Folkestone bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Romford Station.
Romford to Folkestone train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Romford station.
The best way to get from Romford to Folkestone is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can line 370 bus and bus and line 16 bus, which costs £12 - £27 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Romford, England and Folkestone, England?
You can take a train from Romford to Folkestone Central via Stratford, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Romford Station to Radnor Park via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 33m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Romford to Stratford
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–12
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Romford to Stratford
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Ebbsfleet International to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Romford Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Romford Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Radnor Park
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Romford to Folkestone bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.
Romford to Folkestone train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Stratford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Romford to Folkestone is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Romford to Folkestone.
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