What is the cheapest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Folkestone is to bus which costs £6 - £22 and takes 2h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Elephant and Castle and Folkestone?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and arriving at Bouverie Road West. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Elephant and Castle and Folkestone?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Bridge and arriving at Folkestone Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Elephant and Castle to Folkestone?

The distance between Elephant and Castle and Folkestone is 68 miles. The road distance is 67.7 miles.

How do I travel from Elephant and Castle to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £15 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Elephant and Castle to Folkestone?

The train from London Bridge to Folkestone Central takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Elephant and Castle to Folkestone bus from?

Elephant and Castle to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where do I catch the Elephant and Castle to Folkestone train from?

Elephant and Castle to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Bridge station.

Train or bus from Elephant and Castle to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Folkestone is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £15 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £22 and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Folkestone bus arrive?

Elephant and Castle to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bouverie Road West station.

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Folkestone train arrive?

Elephant and Castle to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.

Can I drive from Elephant and Castle to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Elephant and Castle to Folkestone is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Elephant and Castle to Folkestone.

How do I get a train ticket from Elephant and Castle to Folkestone?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Elephant and Castle to Folkestone?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Elephant and Castle to Folkestone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Elephant and Castle to Folkestone by train, bus, 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
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone CentralLondon Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
1h 30m
£15–55
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bouverie Road West007
2h 40m
£6–22
Drive 67.3 mi
1. Drive from Elephant and Castle to Folkestone67.3 mi
1h 19m
£17–25
Train via London St Pancras International
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone CentralSt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 3m
£21–64

Elephant and Castle to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 67.8 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England and Folkestone, England?

Southeastern operates a train from London Bridge to Folkestone Central hourly. Tickets cost £15–55 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bouverie Road West every 3 hours. Tickets cost £6–22 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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