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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Barking is to drive which costs £16 - £23 and takes 1h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Barking is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £22 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Barking?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Barking. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Thamesmead Town Centre via New Cross Gate Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Barking?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Barking. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Barking via Stratford International DLR Station and West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Barking?

The distance between Folkestone and Barking is 69 miles. The road distance is 65.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Barking without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £22 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Folkestone to Barking, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Barking bus from?

Folkestone to Barking bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Barking train from?

Folkestone to Barking train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Barking?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Barking is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £22 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 177 bus, which costs £13 - £35 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Folkestone to Barking bus arrive?

Folkestone to Barking bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.

Where does the Folkestone to Barking train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Folkestone to Barking?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Barking is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Folkestone to Barking.

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

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Where can I stay near Barking?

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Folkestone to Barking - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 177 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Folkestone to Barking by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
1h 6m
£23–68
Bus, line 177 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to New Cross Gate Stationbus 007
2. Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Thamesmead Town Centrebus 177
3h 47m
£14–33
Drive 65.3 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Barkingcar 65.3 mi
1h 12m
£16–23

Folkestone to Barking by train

137Weekly Trains

1h 6mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 69 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

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

Southeastern operates a train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International hourly. Tickets cost £18–60 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Thamesmead Town Centre via New Cross Gate Station in around 3h 47m.

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