There are 5 ways to get from Caterham to Folkestone by train, bus, or car
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Train via Purley
best- Take the train from Purley to London St Pancras IntlThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone CentralSt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 42m£31–76Line 75 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fairfield Halls to Lewisham Station75
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bouverie Road West007
5h 13m£13–24Drive 61.9 mi
- Drive from Caterham to Folkestone61.9 mi
1h 2m£16–22Train
- Take the train from Caterham to London BridgeCaterham - London Bridge
- Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone CentralLondon Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
2h 57m£25–68Line 400 bus, train
- Take the bus from Caterham station to Redhill Bus Station400 / ...
- Take the train from Redhill to Tonbridge
- Take the train from Tonbridge to Folkestone Central
3h 6m£18–32
Caterham to Folkestone by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caterham to Folkestone is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Caterham to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £15 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Caterham to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Caterham Valley and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Fairfield Halls and Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Caterham to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Caterham and arriving at Folkestone Central via Purley and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Caterham and Folkestone is 91 miles. The road distance is 62.3 miles.
The best way to get from Caterham to Folkestone without a car is to train via Purley which takes 2h 42m and costs £30 - £80.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Caterham to Folkestone, including transfers.
Caterham to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Fairfield Halls station.
Caterham to Folkestone train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.
The best way to get from Caterham to Folkestone is to train via Purley which takes 2h 42m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can line 75 bus and bus, which costs £13 - £24 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Caterham, England and Folkestone, England?
You can take a train from Caterham to Folkestone Central via Purley and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caterham Valley to Bouverie Road West via St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre, Fairfield Halls, and Lewisham Station in around 5h 13m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Purley to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–10
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Bridge to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–55
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Tonbridge to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Caterham to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Redhill to Tonbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Bus from Fairfield Halls to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Lewisham Station to Bouverie Road West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Caterham station to Redhill Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Caterham to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Lewisham Station.
Caterham to Folkestone train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caterham to Folkestone is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Caterham to Folkestone.
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