There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to British Museum by train, bus, or car
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Train via London St Pancras Intl
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
1h 17m£35–55Drive 69.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folkestone to British Museumcar 69.4 mi
1h 27m£18–25Bus
- Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007
3h 12m£20–40Train
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2h 1m£35–55Train #2
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2h 3m£39–57
Folkestone to British Museum by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to British Museum is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to British Museum is to train via London St Pancras Intl which takes 1h 17m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to British Museum. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Drury Lane via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at London St Pancras Intl. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Folkestone and British Museum is 71 miles. The road distance is 69.8 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to British Museum without a car is to train via London St Pancras Intl which takes 1h 17m and costs £35 - £55.
The train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras International takes 56 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Folkestone to British Museum bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to British Museum train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to British Museum is to train via London St Pancras Intl which takes 1h 17m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and British Museum, England?
Southeastern operates a train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £19–26 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £35–55
Train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £35–55
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Folkestone to British Museum bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.
Folkestone to British Museum train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to British Museum is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Folkestone to British Museum.
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