What is the cheapest way to get from Welwyn Garden City to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from Welwyn Garden City to Folkestone is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Welwyn Garden City to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from Welwyn Garden City to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Welwyn Garden City and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Welwyn Garden City station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Welwyn Garden City and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Welwyn Garden City to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Welwyn Garden City and arriving at Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Welwyn Garden City to Folkestone?

The distance between Welwyn Garden City and Folkestone is 90 miles. The road distance is 95.3 miles.

How do I travel from Welwyn Garden City to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from Welwyn Garden City to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £40 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Welwyn Garden City to Folkestone?

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Welwyn Garden City to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Welwyn Garden City to Folkestone bus from?

Welwyn Garden City to Folkestone bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Welwyn Garden City to Folkestone train from?

Welwyn Garden City to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Welwyn Garden City station.

Train or bus from Welwyn Garden City to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Welwyn Garden City to Folkestone is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £40 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Welwyn Garden City to Folkestone bus arrive?

Welwyn Garden City to Folkestone bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at St Albans City station.

Where does the Welwyn Garden City to Folkestone train arrive?

Welwyn Garden City to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Welwyn Garden City to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Welwyn Garden City to Folkestone is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Welwyn Garden City to Folkestone.

How do I get a train ticket from Welwyn Garden City to Folkestone?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Welwyn Garden City to Folkestone - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Welwyn Garden City to Folkestone by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Welwyn Garden City to King's Crosstrain Cambridge - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 7m
£45–96
Drive 94.7 mi
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1. Drive from Welwyn Garden City to Folkestonecar 94.7 mi
1h 45m
£23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Albans City stationbus 301 / ...
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
5h 28m
£29–69

Welwyn Garden City to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 90 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Welwyn Garden City, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Welwyn Garden City to Folkestone Central via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bouverie Road West via St Albans City station, St Albans City, Elephant & Castle, and Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road in around 5h 28m.

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