There are 3 ways to get from Chelmsford to Folkestone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone CentralSt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 6m£28–74Drive 77.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chelmsford to Folkestone77.9 mi
1h 21m£19–28Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)X10 / ...
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus StationA9 / ...
- Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
3h 15m
Chelmsford to Folkestone by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Folkestone is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Folkestone Central via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Chelmsford and Folkestone is 91 miles. The road distance is 78.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £28 - £75.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Chelmsford to Folkestone, including transfers.
Chelmsford to Folkestone train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Folkestone train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Folkestone is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Chelmsford to Folkestone.
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What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Folkestone, England?
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Folkestone Central via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 6m.
Train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–50
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- stcessex@firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
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