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 bus between Basildon and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Basildon station to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

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 2m.

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 2m and costs £27 - £75.

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

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

Where do I catch the Basildon to Folkestone bus from?

Basildon to Folkestone bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.

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 2m and costs £27 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 104 bus, which costs and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Basildon to Folkestone bus arrive?

Basildon to Folkestone bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

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 2m
£27–72
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 37m
Line 100 bus, bus, line 16 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 022
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Folkestone Central stationbus 16 / ...
4h 46m

Basildon to Folkestone by train

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2h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 85.6 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

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 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basildon to Folkestone Central station via Upminster, Upminster, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 3h 37m.

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