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

The cheapest way to get from Chessington to Folkestone is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chessington to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Chessington and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Chessington to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Parbury Rise and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Cromwell Road Bus Station, Vauxhall Bus Station and Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Chessington and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Chessington to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Chessington North and arriving at Folkestone Central via Vauxhall station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Chessington to Folkestone?

The distance between Chessington and Folkestone is 87 miles. The road distance is 75.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chessington to Folkestone without a car is to train via London St Pancras International which takes 2h 36m and costs £24 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Chessington to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chessington to Folkestone bus from?

Chessington to Folkestone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Cromwell Road Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chessington to Folkestone train from?

Chessington to Folkestone train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Chessington North station.

Train or bus from Chessington to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Chessington to Folkestone is to train via London St Pancras International which takes 2h 36m and costs £24 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £110 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Chessington to Folkestone bus arrive?

Chessington to Folkestone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Vauxhall Bus Station.

Where does the Chessington to Folkestone train arrive?

Chessington to Folkestone train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Vauxhall station.

Can I drive from Chessington to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Chessington to Folkestone is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Chessington to Folkestone.

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

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Chessington to Folkestone - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Chessington to Folkestone by train, bus, or car

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Train via London St Pancras International
best
1. Take the train from Chessington North to VauxhallChessington South - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone CentralSt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 36m
£25–77
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cromwell Road Bus Station to Vauxhall Bus StationN87
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bouverie Road West007
5h 36m
£12–106
Drive 74.8 mi
1. Drive from Chessington to Folkestone74.8 mi
1h 25m
£19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Chessington North to London WaterlooChessington South - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Folkestone CentralLondon Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
2h 58m
£22–55
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cromwell Road Bus Station to Charing CrossN87
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone CentralLondon Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
4h 11m
£16–142

Chessington to Folkestone by train, subway, and foot

93Weekly Services

2h 36mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 86.2 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a train from Chessington North to Folkestone Central via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parbury Rise to Bouverie Road West via Kingston Station, Cromwell Road Bus Station, Vauxhall Bus Station, Elephant & Castle Station, and Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road in around 5h 36m.

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