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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Croydon is to bus which costs £9 - £24 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Croydon is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Croydon?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Hogarth Crescent via Elephant & Castle / London Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Croydon?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at East Croydon via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Croydon?

The distance between Folkestone and Croydon is 83 miles. The road distance is 66.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Croydon without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £28 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Folkestone to Croydon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Croydon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Croydon train from?

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

Train or bus from Folkestone to Croydon?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Croydon is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £28 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £24 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Folkestone to Croydon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Folkestone to Croydon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Folkestone to Croydon?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Croydon is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Folkestone to Croydon.

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

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Where can I stay near Croydon?

There are 19404+ hotels available in Croydon.

Folkestone to Croydon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 10 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Croydon by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to East Croydontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
1h 28m
£28–68
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Hogarth Crescentbus 468
3h 57m
£10–23
Drive 66.4 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Croydoncar 66.4 mi
1h 17m
£17–24
Train via London Bridge
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Bridgetrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
1h 49m
£15–71
Line 10 bus, train, line 367 bus
1. Take the bus from East Kent College to Ashford International stationbus 10
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Bromley Southtrain
3. Take the bus from Bromley South Station to Delta Point / West Croydon Stationbus 367
4h 29m

Folkestone to Croydon by train

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Distance: 82.9 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to East Croydon via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Hogarth Crescent via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and Elephant & Castle / London Road in around 3h 57m.

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