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How to get fromWest Sussex to Folkestoneby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from West Sussex to Folkestone by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Billingshurst to East Croydontrain train
    2. Take the train from East Croydon to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    3h 5m
    £59–123

  2. Drive 80.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Sussex to Folkestonecar car 80.4 mi
    2h 1m
    £20–29

  3. Line 200 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Naldrett Close to North Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 200
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop Ubus bus
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 19m
    £37–75

  4. Train via Ashford International

    1. Take the train from Billingshurst to London Victoriatrain train Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Ashford Internationaltrain train London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
    3h 49m
    £60–119

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Billingshurst to London Victoriatrain train Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    5h 20m
    £39–85

West Sussex to Folkestone by train

Calendar122Weekly Trains
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between West Sussex, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Billingshurst to Folkestone Central via East Croydon and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 5m.

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