What is the cheapest way to get from Beachy Head to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from Beachy Head to Folkestone is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Beachy Head to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from Beachy Head to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Beachy Head and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Beachy Head to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Beachy Head Centre and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Cornfield Road, Railway Station, Railway Station and Police Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Beachy Head to Folkestone?

The distance between Beachy Head and Folkestone is 61 miles. The road distance is 56.9 miles.

How do I travel from Beachy Head to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from Beachy Head to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £20 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Beachy Head to Folkestone?

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Beachy Head to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beachy Head to Folkestone bus from?

Beachy Head to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Cornfield Road station.

Train or bus from Beachy Head to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Beachy Head to Folkestone is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £20 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 99 bus and line 102 bus, which costs and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Beachy Head to Folkestone bus arrive?

Beachy Head to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Railway Station.

Can I drive from Beachy Head to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Beachy Head to Folkestone is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Beachy Head to Folkestone.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1170+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Beachy Head to Folkestone - 3 ways to travel via train, and line 99 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Beachy Head to Folkestone by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Ashford Internationaltrain Eastbourne - Ashford International
2h 45m
£21–35
Drive 56.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Beachy Head to Folkestonecar 56.6 mi
1h 25m
£14–20
Line 99 bus, line 102 bus
1. Take the bus from Cornfield Road to Railway Stationbus 99
2. Take the bus from Police Station to Folkestone Central stationbus 102 / ...
5h 5m

Beachy Head to Folkestone by bus and train

38Weekly Services

2h 45mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 60.7 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Beachy Head, England and Folkestone, England?

Southern operates a train from Eastbourne to Ashford International hourly. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beachy Head Centre to Folkestone Central station via Cornfield Road, Railway Station, Railway Station, and Police Station in around 5h 5m.

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