There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Croydon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras IntlRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to East CroydonCambridge - Brighton / ...
1h 30m£28–67Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road007
- Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Rd to Hogarth Crescent468
4h 3m£11–27Drive 66.4 mi
- Drive from Folkestone to Croydon66.4 mi
1h 16m£17–24Train via London Bridge
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London BridgeDover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
1h 49m£21–78Train, line 367 bus
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to SevenoaksDover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the bus from Bromley South Station to Delta Point / West Croydon Station367
3h 9m
Folkestone to Croydon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Croydon is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Croydon is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £16 - £24.
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 Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
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 30m.
The distance between Folkestone and Croydon is 83 miles. The road distance is 66.8 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Croydon without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £28 - £70.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Folkestone to Croydon, including transfers.
Folkestone to Croydon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to Croydon train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Croydon is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £28 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £28 and takes 4h 3m.
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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Hogarth Crescent via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and Elephant & Castle / London Rd in around 4h 3m.
- 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 Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–65
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Folkestone Central to Sevenoaks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £25–40
- 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
- £9–10
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- 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
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Elephant & Castle / London Rd to Hogarth Crescent
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Elephant & Castle / London Rd to Hogarth Crescent
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
Bus from Bromley South Station to Delta Point / West Croydon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Folkestone to Croydon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.
Folkestone to Croydon train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Croydon is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Folkestone to Croydon.
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