There are 4 ways to get from Clapham to Folkestone by subway, train, bus, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Clapham Common station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationNorthern
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone CentralSt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 3m£20–64Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bouverie Road West007
4h 1m£10–38Drive 68.8 mi
- Drive from Clapham to Folkestone68.8 mi
1h 26m£17–25Train
- Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone CentralLondon Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
2h 22m£17–58
Clapham to Folkestone by subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clapham to Folkestone is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Clapham to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £16 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Clapham to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Clapham Common and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Clapham station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Clapham Common station and arriving at Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Clapham and Folkestone is 77 miles. The road distance is 69.2 miles.
The best way to get from Clapham to Folkestone without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 3m and costs £20 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Clapham to Folkestone, including transfers.
Clapham to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.
Clapham to Folkestone train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Clapham Common station.
The best way to get from Clapham to Folkestone is to bus which takes 4h 1m and costs £9 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £17 - £60 and takes 2h 22m.
What companies run services between Clapham, Greater London, England and Folkestone, England?
National Express operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bouverie Road West 3 times a day. Tickets cost £8–22 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Southeastern operates a train from London Bridge to Folkestone Central hourly. Tickets cost £15–55 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Clapham Common station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £2–4
- 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/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bouverie Road West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Clapham to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bouverie Road West station.
Clapham to Folkestone train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at King's Cross St. Pancras station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clapham to Folkestone is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Clapham to Folkestone.
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