There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Charing Cross by train, bus, or car
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Train via London St Pancras International
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras IntlRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
1h 17m£21–60Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road007
3h 10m£9–37Drive 68.8 mi
- Drive from Folkestone to Charing Cross68.8 mi
1h 25m£17–25Train
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing CrossDover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
1h 43m£16–75
Folkestone to Charing Cross by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Charing Cross is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Charing Cross is to train via London St Pancras International which takes 1h 17m and costs £21 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Charing Cross. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Charing Cross via Elephant & Castle Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at London Charing Cross. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Folkestone and Charing Cross is 72 miles. The road distance is 69.2 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Charing Cross without a car is to train via London St Pancras International which takes 1h 17m and costs £21 - £65.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Folkestone to Charing Cross, including transfers.
Folkestone to Charing Cross bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to Charing Cross train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Charing Cross is to train via London St Pancras International which takes 1h 17m and costs £21 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £40 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Charing Cross, Greater London, England?
Southeastern operates a train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl hourly. Tickets cost £19–60 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £8–25 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–75
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Folkestone to Charing Cross bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.
Folkestone to Charing Cross train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Charing Cross is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Folkestone to Charing Cross.
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