There are 4 ways to get from Erith to Folkestone by bus, train, or car
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Line 428 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Erith Town Centre / Cross Street to Bus Station428
- Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to Folkestone CentralSt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 38m£23–60Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Erith Town Centre / Cross Street to Lewisham StationN89
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bouverie Road West007
3h 59m£11–91Train
- Take the train from Erith to London BridgeDartford - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone CentralLondon Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
3h 7m£25–70Drive 56.9 mi
- Drive from Erith to Folkestone56.9 mi
1h 3m£14–21
Erith to Folkestone by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erith to Folkestone is to drive which costs £13 - £21 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Erith to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £13 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Erith to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Erith Town Centre / Cross Street and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Erith to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Erith and arriving at Folkestone Central via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Erith and Folkestone is 61 miles. The road distance is 57.2 miles.
The best way to get from Erith to Folkestone without a car is to line 428 bus and train which takes 2h 38m and costs £23 - £60.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Erith to Folkestone, including transfers.
Erith to Folkestone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Erith Town Centre / Cross Street station.
Erith to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Erith station.
The best way to get from Erith to Folkestone is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £25 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £95 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Erith, England and Folkestone, England?
You can take a train from Erith to Folkestone Central via London Bridge in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erith Town Centre / Cross Street to Bouverie Road West via Lewisham Station in around 3h 59m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Ebbsfleet International to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Erith to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Bridge to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–50
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Erith Town Centre / Cross Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Erith Town Centre / Cross Street to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £1–70
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–70
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Lewisham Station to Bouverie Road West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Erith to Folkestone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Lewisham Station.
Erith to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erith to Folkestone is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Erith to Folkestone.
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