There are 5 ways to get from Banstead to Folkestone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sutton (London) to London St Pancras IntlSutton / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone CentralSt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 36m£30–73Line 75 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fairfield Halls to Lewisham Station75
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bouverie Road West007
5h 11m£16–27Drive 69.1 mi
- Drive from Banstead to Folkestone69.1 mi
1h 13m£17–25Train via London Bridge
- Take the train from Sutton (London) to London BridgeEpsom - London Bridge / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone CentralLondon Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
3h 19m£26–68Line 420 bus, train
- Take the bus from Marks and Spencer to Redhill Bus Station420 / ...
- Take the train from Redhill to Tonbridge
- Take the train from Tonbridge to Folkestone Central
3h 22m£18–32
Banstead to Folkestone by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Banstead to Folkestone is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Banstead to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £16 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Banstead to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Marks and Spencer and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Fairfield Halls and Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Banstead to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Banstead and arriving at Folkestone Central via Sutton (London) and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Banstead and Folkestone is 87 miles. The road distance is 69.5 miles.
The best way to get from Banstead to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £29 - £75.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Banstead to Folkestone, including transfers.
Banstead to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Fairfield Halls station.
Banstead to Folkestone train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Sutton (London) station.
The best way to get from Banstead to Folkestone is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £29 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 75 bus and bus, which costs £16 - £27 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Banstead, Surrey, England and Folkestone, England?
You can take a train from Banstead to Folkestone Central via Sutton (London) and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marks and Spencer to Bouverie Road West via St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre, Fairfield Halls, and Lewisham Station in around 5h 11m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Sutton (London) to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Bridge to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–55
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Tonbridge to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Sutton (London) to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–11
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Redhill to Tonbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Bus from Fairfield Halls to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Lewisham Station to Bouverie Road West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Marks and Spencer to Redhill Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Banstead to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Lewisham Station.
Banstead to Folkestone train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Banstead to Folkestone is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Banstead to Folkestone.
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