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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Folkestone is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Folkestone is to train which takes 10 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Folkestone?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Priory Street and arriving at Ryland Place. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Folkestone?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Folkestone Central. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Dover to Folkestone?

The distance between Dover and Folkestone is 7 miles. The road distance is 8.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 10 min and costs £4 - £7.

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

The train from Dover Priory to Folkestone Central takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Dover to Folkestone bus from?

Dover to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Priory Street station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Folkestone train from?

Dover to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Dover to Folkestone is to train which takes 10 min and costs £4 - £7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £9 and takes 27 min.

Where does the Dover to Folkestone bus arrive?

Dover to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Ryland Place station.

Where does the Dover to Folkestone train arrive?

Dover to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.

Can I drive from Dover to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Folkestone is 8 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Dover to Folkestone.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dover to Folkestone?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Dover to Folkestone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Dover to Folkestone by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Folkestone Centraltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
10 min
£4–7
Drive 8.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dover to Folkestonecar 8.2 mi
11 min
£2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Priory Street to Ryland Placebus 104 / ...
27 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dover to Folkestonetaxi 8.2 mi
11 min
£40–50

Dover to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 7.2 mi
Duration: 10 min

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

Southeastern operates a train from Dover Priory to Folkestone Central every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South East operates a bus from Priory Street to Ryland Place every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 27 min. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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