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

The cheapest way to get from Beckton to Folkestone is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Beckton to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Beckton and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Beckton to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Kingsford Way and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Beckton and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Beckton station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Beckton DLR Station and arriving at Folkestone Central via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Beckton to Folkestone?

The distance between Beckton and Folkestone is 70 miles. The road distance is 67 miles.

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

The best way to get from Beckton to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Beckton to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beckton to Folkestone bus from?

Beckton to Folkestone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Kingsford Way station.

Where do I catch the Beckton to Folkestone train from?

Beckton to Folkestone train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Beckton DLR Station.

Train or bus from Beckton to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Beckton to Folkestone is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 129 bus and bus, which costs £15 - £100 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Beckton to Folkestone bus arrive?

Beckton to Folkestone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Lewisham Station.

Where does the Beckton to Folkestone train arrive?

Beckton to Folkestone train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Stratford International DLR Station.

Can I drive from Beckton to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Beckton to Folkestone is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Beckton to Folkestone.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 873+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Beckton to Folkestone - 3 ways to travel via train, line 129 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Beckton DLR Station to Stratford International DLR Stationtrain Dlr
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
1h 53m
£32–69
Line 129 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsford Way to Lewisham Stationbus 129
2. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
4h 14m
£16–96
Drive 66.7 mi
1. Drive from Beckton to Folkestonecar 66.7 mi
1h 15m
£17–24

Beckton to Folkestone by train

121Weekly Trains

1h 53mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 70 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a train from Beckton DLR Station to Folkestone Central via Stratford International DLR Station and Stratford International in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsford Way to Bouverie Road West via Lewisham Station in around 4h 14m.

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