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

The cheapest way to get from Carshalton to Folkestone is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carshalton to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Carshalton and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Carshalton station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Carshalton Station and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Morden and Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Carshalton and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Carshalton to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Carshalton and arriving at Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Carshalton to Folkestone?

The distance between Carshalton and Folkestone is 83 miles. The road distance is 70.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carshalton to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £24 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Carshalton to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carshalton to Folkestone bus from?

Carshalton to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where do I catch the Carshalton to Folkestone train from?

Carshalton to Folkestone train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Carshalton station.

Train or bus from Carshalton to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Carshalton to Folkestone is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £24 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £90 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Carshalton to Folkestone bus arrive?

Carshalton to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bouverie Road West station.

Where does the Carshalton to Folkestone train arrive?

Carshalton to Folkestone train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Carshalton to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Carshalton to Folkestone is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Carshalton to Folkestone.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Carshalton to Folkestone - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carshalton to London St Pancras Intltrain Sutton
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 18m
£24–69
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
4h 49m
£10–86
Drive 70.5 mi
1. Drive from Carshalton to Folkestonecar 70.5 mi
1h 20m
£18–25

Carshalton to Folkestone by train

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2h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 82.8 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

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

You can take a train from Carshalton to Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bouverie Road West every 3 hours. Tickets cost £7–22 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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