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

The cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to Folkestone is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eastbourne to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Eastbourne and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Eastbourne to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Cornfield Road and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Railway Station, Railway Station and Police Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Eastbourne and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Folkestone Central via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Eastbourne to Folkestone?

The distance between Eastbourne and Folkestone is 57 miles. The road distance is 53.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £18 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Eastbourne to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Folkestone bus from?

Eastbourne to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Cornfield Road station.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Folkestone train from?

Eastbourne to Folkestone train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.

Train or bus from Eastbourne to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Folkestone is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £18 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 99 bus and line 101 bus and line 102 bus, which costs and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Eastbourne to Folkestone bus arrive?

Eastbourne to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Railway Station.

Where does the Eastbourne to Folkestone train arrive?

Eastbourne to Folkestone train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Ashford International station.

Can I drive from Eastbourne to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Eastbourne to Folkestone is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Eastbourne to Folkestone.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1195+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Eastbourne to Folkestone - 3 ways to travel via train, and line 99 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Eastbourne to Folkestone by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Ashford Internationaltrain Eastbourne - Ashford International
1h 51m
£19–31
Drive 53.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Eastbourne to Folkestonecar 53.6 mi
1h 20m
£13–19
Line 99 bus, line 101 bus, line 102 bus
1. Take the bus from Cornfield Road to Railway Stationbus 99
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Stationbus 101 / ...
3. Take the bus from Police Station to Folkestone Central stationbus 102 / ...
4h 41m

Eastbourne to Folkestone by train

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1h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 56.3 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

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

Southern operates a train from Eastbourne to Ashford International hourly. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cornfield Road to Folkestone Central station via Railway Station, Railway Station, and Police Station in around 4h 41m.

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