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How to get fromBasildon to Folkestoneby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Basildon to West HamtrainShoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone CentraltrainSt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
    2h 10m
    £23–72
  2. Drive 68.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Basildon to Folkestonecar68.2 mi
    1h 12m
    £17–24
  3. Bus, line 105 bus

    1. Take the bus from Upminster to DoverbusMichalovce
    2. Take the bus from Pencester Road to The Cubebus104 / ...
    3h 40m
  4. Line 100 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus100
    2. Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to Folkestone CentraltrainSt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
    3h 59m

Basildon to Folkestone by train

Calendar124Weekly Trains
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basildon to The Cube via Upminster, Upminster, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 3h 40m.

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