What is the cheapest way to get from Basildon to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Folkestone is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basildon to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct train between Basildon and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Basildon and arriving at Folkestone Central via West Ham DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Basildon to Folkestone?

The distance between Basildon and Folkestone is 86 miles. The road distance is 68.6 miles.

How do I travel from Basildon to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from Basildon to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £35 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Basildon to Folkestone?

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Basildon to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Folkestone train from?

Basildon to Folkestone train services, operated by c2c, depart from Basildon station.

Train or bus from Basildon to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Basildon to Folkestone is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 104 bus, which costs and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Basildon to Folkestone train arrive?

Basildon to Folkestone train services, operated by c2c, arrive at West Ham station.

Can I drive from Basildon to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Folkestone is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Basildon to Folkestone.

How do I get a train ticket from Basildon to Folkestone?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Basildon to Folkestone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 104 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basildon to Folkestone by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Hamtrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 4m
£38–83
Drive 68.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basildon to Folkestonecar 68.2 mi
1h 13m
£17–25
Bus, line 104 bus
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Doverbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Pencester Road to Folkestone Central stationbus 104 / ...
3h 38m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
4h 12m
£23–54

Basildon to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 85.6 mi
Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Basildon, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Basildon to Folkestone Central via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basildon to Folkestone Central station via Upminster, Upminster, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 3h 38m.

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