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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Ashford is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 21 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Ashford is to train which takes 13 min and costs £7 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Ashford?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from The Metropole and arriving at East Hill. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Ashford?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Folkestone West and arriving at Ashford International. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Folkestone to Ashford?

The distance between Folkestone and Ashford is 13 miles. The road distance is 15.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Ashford without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs £7 - £10.

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

The train from Folkestone West to Ashford International takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Ashford bus from?

Folkestone to Ashford bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from The Metropole station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Ashford train from?

Folkestone to Ashford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone West station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Ashford?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Ashford is to train which takes 13 min and costs £7 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 47 min.

Where does the Folkestone to Ashford bus arrive?

Folkestone to Ashford bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at East Hill station.

Where does the Folkestone to Ashford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Folkestone to Ashford?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Ashford is 15 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Folkestone to Ashford.

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

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Where can I stay near Ashford?

There are 1574+ hotels available in Ashford.

Folkestone to Ashford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Ashford by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone West to Ashford Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
13 min
£7–10
Drive 15.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Folkestone to Ashfordcar 15.4 mi
21 min
£4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Metropole to East Hillbus 10A
47 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Folkestone to Ashfordtaxi 15.4 mi
21 min
£70–85

Folkestone to Ashford by train

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Distance: 13.1 mi
Duration: 13 min

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

Southeastern operates a train from Folkestone West to Ashford International every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–10 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South East operates a bus from The Metropole to East Hill 5 times a week, and the journey takes 47 min.

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