What is the cheapest way to get from Strood to Folkestone Central?

The cheapest way to get from Strood to Folkestone Central is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 48 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Strood to Folkestone Central?

The fastest way to get from Strood to Folkestone Central is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Strood and Folkestone Central?

No, there is no direct bus from Strood to Folkestone Central station. However, there are services departing from Elaine Avenue and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Strood and Folkestone Central?

No, there is no direct train from Strood to Folkestone Central. However, there are services departing from Strood and arriving at Folkestone Central via Ebbsfleet International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

How far is it from Strood to Folkestone Central?

The distance between Strood and Folkestone Central is 57 miles. The road distance is 42.1 miles.

How do I travel from Strood to Folkestone Central without a car?

The best way to get from Strood to Folkestone Central without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £28 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Strood to Folkestone Central?

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Strood to Folkestone Central, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Strood to Folkestone Central bus from?

Strood to Folkestone Central bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Strood to Folkestone Central train from?

Strood to Folkestone Central train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.

Train or bus from Strood to Folkestone Central?

The best way to get from Strood to Folkestone Central is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £28 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 16 bus, which costs £12 - £27 and takes 3h 19m.

Where does the Strood to Folkestone Central bus arrive?

Strood to Folkestone Central bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Strood to Folkestone Central train arrive?

Strood to Folkestone Central train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ebbsfleet International station.

Can I drive from Strood to Folkestone Central?

Yes, the driving distance between Strood to Folkestone Central is 42 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Strood to Folkestone Central.

How do I get a train ticket from Strood to Folkestone Central?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone Central?

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Strood to Folkestone Central - 5 ways to travel via train, line 16 bus, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Strood to Ebbsfleet Internationaltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
1h 29m
£29–59
Drive 41.8 mi
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1. Drive from Strood to Folkestone Centralcar 41.8 mi
48 min
£11–15
Train, line 16 bus
1. Take the train from Rochester to Canterbury Easttrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Folkestone Central stationbus 16 / ...
2h 28m
£19–35
Bus, line 16 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 022
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Folkestone Central stationbus 16 / ...
3h 19m
£13–27
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Strood to Folkestone Centraltaxi 41.8 mi
48 min
£130–170

Strood to Folkestone Central by train

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1h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 56.3 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Strood, England and Folkestone Central, England?

You can take a train from Strood to Folkestone Central via Ebbsfleet International in around 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elaine Avenue to Folkestone Central station via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 19m.

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