There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Caterham by train, bus, or car
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Train via East Croydon
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to East Croydontrain
- Take the train from East Croydon to Caterhamtrain
2h 12m£43–91Drive 61.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folkestone to Caterhamcar 61.9 mi
1h 2m£15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Middelburg Square to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007
- Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus N68
4h 52m£19–40Train
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Bridgetrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to Caterhamtrain London Bridge - Caterham
2h 36m£42–86Train, line 400 bus
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to Tonbridgetrain
- Take the train from Tonbridge to Redhilltrain
- Take the bus from Redhill Bus Station to Caterham stationbus 400 / ...
2h 43m£32–64
Folkestone to Caterham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Caterham is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Caterham is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £14 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Caterham. However, there are services departing from Middelburg Square and arriving at Caterham Valley via Elephant & Castle / London Road and Purley / Downlands Precinct. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Caterham. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Caterham via London St Pancras Intl and East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Folkestone and Caterham is 91 miles. The road distance is 62.3 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Caterham without a car is to train via East Croydon which takes 2h 12m and costs £40 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Folkestone to Caterham, including transfers.
Folkestone to Caterham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Middelburg Square station.
Folkestone to Caterham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Caterham is to train via East Croydon which takes 2h 12m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Caterham, England?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Caterham via London St Pancras Intl and East Croydon in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Middelburg Square to Caterham Valley via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Elephant & Castle / London Road, and Purley / Downlands Precinct in around 4h 52m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Folkestone Central to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Folkestone Central to Tonbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–14
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from East Croydon to Caterham
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–8
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from London Bridge to Caterham
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Tonbridge to Redhill
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Middelburg Square to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Purley / Downlands Precinct
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Redhill Bus Station to Caterham station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Folkestone to Caterham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.
Folkestone to Caterham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Caterham is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Folkestone to Caterham.
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