There are 5 ways to get from Chelsea to Folkestone by train, bus, rideshare, subway, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone CentralLondon Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
1h 39m£17–65Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from London to Folkestone68.9 mi
1h 46m£5–11Bus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road West007
3h£8–24Subway, train
- Take the subway from South Kensington station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationPiccadilly / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone CentralSt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
1h 51m£20–63Drive 70.4 mi
- Drive from Chelsea to Folkestone70.4 mi
1h 31m£18–25
Chelsea to Folkestone by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chelsea to Folkestone is to rideshare which costs £5 - £11 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Chelsea to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £17 - £25.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Bouverie Road West. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Charing Cross and arriving at Folkestone Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Chelsea and Folkestone is 70 miles. The road distance is 70.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chelsea to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £17 - £65.
The train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Central takes 1h 39m including transfers and departs hourly.
Chelsea to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
Chelsea to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Charing Cross station.
The best way to get from Chelsea to Folkestone is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £17 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £24 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Chelsea, England and Folkestone, England?
Southeastern operates a train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Central hourly. Tickets cost £17–65 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road West every 4 hours. Tickets cost £8–24 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–65
- Website
- https://www.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/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from South Kensington station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road West
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from London to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chelsea to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bouverie Road West station.
Chelsea to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chelsea to Folkestone is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Chelsea to Folkestone.
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