There are 5 ways to get from Eltham to Folkestone by train, bus, or car
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Train via Gravesend
best- Take the train from Eltham to GravesendLondon Victoria - Gravesend / ...
- Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to Folkestone CentralSt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 13m£24–58Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bouverie Road West007
3h 33m£12–39Drive 59.7 mi
- Drive from Eltham to Folkestone59.7 mi
1h 2m£15–21Train
- Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone CentralLondon Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
2h 30m£19–68Bus, train
- Take the bus from Eltham Church / Well Hall Road to Bromley South Station314
- Take the train from Bromley South to Sevenoaks
- Take the train from Sevenoaks to Folkestone Central
3h 14m£32–57
Eltham to Folkestone by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Eltham to Folkestone is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Eltham to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Eltham to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Eltham Church / High Street and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Eltham to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Eltham and arriving at Folkestone Central via Gravesend and Ebbsfleet International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Eltham and Folkestone is 64 miles. The road distance is 60 miles.
The best way to get from Eltham to Folkestone without a car is to train via Gravesend which takes 2h 13m and costs £24 - £60.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Eltham to Folkestone, including transfers.
Eltham to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Lewisham Station.
Eltham to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Eltham station.
The best way to get from Eltham to Folkestone is to train via Gravesend which takes 2h 13m and costs £24 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £40 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Eltham, England and Folkestone, England?
You can take a train from Eltham to Folkestone Central via Gravesend and Ebbsfleet International in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Lewisham Station to Bouverie Road West 3 times a day. Tickets cost £10–21 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Eltham to Gravesend
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Ebbsfleet International to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- 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/
Train from Sevenoaks to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £25–40
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Eltham to Gravesend
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–16
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £7–11
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £11–16
Train from Bromley South to Sevenoaks
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Lewisham Station to Bouverie Road West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Eltham Church / Well Hall Road to Bromley South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Eltham Church / Well Hall Road to Bromley South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Eltham to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bouverie Road West station.
Eltham to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Gravesend station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eltham to Folkestone is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Eltham to Folkestone.
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