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

The cheapest way to get from Esher to Folkestone is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Esher to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Esher and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Esher to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Cromwell Road Bus Station, Vauxhall Bus Station and Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Esher and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Esher to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Esher and arriving at Folkestone Central via Vauxhall station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Esher to Folkestone?

The distance between Esher and Folkestone is 88 miles. The road distance is 78.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Esher to Folkestone without a car is to train via London St Pancras International which takes 2h 18m and costs £23 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Esher to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esher to Folkestone bus from?

Esher to Folkestone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Cromwell Road Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Esher to Folkestone train from?

Esher to Folkestone train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Esher station.

Train or bus from Esher to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Esher to Folkestone is to train via London St Pancras International which takes 2h 18m and costs £23 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £110 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Esher to Folkestone bus arrive?

Esher to Folkestone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Vauxhall Bus Station.

Where does the Esher to Folkestone train arrive?

Esher to Folkestone train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Vauxhall station.

Can I drive from Esher to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Esher to Folkestone is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Esher to Folkestone.

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

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Esher to Folkestone - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Esher to Folkestone by train, bus, or car

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Train via London St Pancras International
best
1. Take the train from Esher to Vauxhalltrain Woking - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 18m
£24–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cromwell Road Bus Station to Vauxhall Bus Stationbus N87
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
5h 27m
£16–110
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from High Street to Cromwell Road Bus Stationbus K3
2. Take the bus from Cromwell Road Bus Station to Charing Crossbus N87
3. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain
4h 23m
£20–164
Drive 78.4 mi
1. Drive from Esher to Folkestonecar 78.4 mi
1h 22m
£20–28
Train
1. Take the train from Esher to London Waterlootrain Woking - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
2h 53m
£45–75

Esher to Folkestone by train, subway, and foot

125Weekly Services

2h 18mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Esher to Folkestone.

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Distance: 87.2 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

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

You can take a train from Esher to Folkestone Central via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Council Offices to Bouverie Road West via Cromwell Road Bus Station, Vauxhall Bus Station, Elephant & Castle Station, and Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road in around 5h 27m.

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