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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Chessington is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Chessington is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Chessington?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Chessington. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Mansfield Road / Hook via E & C / Newington Causeway, Vauxhall Bus Station and Cromwell Road Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Chessington?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Chessington. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Chessington North via King's Cross St. Pancras station and Vauxhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Chessington?

The distance between Folkestone and Chessington is 87 miles. The road distance is 75.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Chessington without a car is to train via London St Pancras International which takes 2h 6m and costs £27 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Folkestone to Chessington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Chessington bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Chessington train from?

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

Train or bus from Folkestone to Chessington?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Chessington is to train via London St Pancras International which takes 2h 6m and costs £27 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £120 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Folkestone to Chessington bus arrive?

Folkestone to Chessington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where does the Folkestone to Chessington train arrive?

Folkestone to Chessington train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Folkestone to Chessington?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Chessington is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Folkestone to Chessington.

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

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Where can I stay near Chessington?

There are 16358+ hotels available in Chessington.

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

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

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Train via London St Pancras International
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Vauxhall to Chessington Northtrain London Waterloo - Chessington South
2h 6m
£27–68
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007
4h 45m
£11–111
Drive 74.9 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Chessingtoncar 74.9 mi
1h 25m
£19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Waterloo Easttrain Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Chessington Northtrain London Waterloo - Chessington South
2h 36m
£29–70

Folkestone to Chessington by train, foot, and subway

137Weekly Services

2h 6mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Folkestone to Chessington.

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Distance: 86.2 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Chessington North via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Vauxhall, and Vauxhall in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £7–24 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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