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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Deal is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Deal is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Deal?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Deal. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Queen Street via Taswell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Deal?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Deal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from Folkestone to Deal?

The distance between Folkestone and Deal is 17 miles. The road distance is 16.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Deal without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs £12 - £14.

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

The train from Folkestone Central to Deal takes 29 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Deal bus from?

Folkestone to Deal bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Shellons Street Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Deal train from?

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

Train or bus from Folkestone to Deal?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Deal is to train which takes 29 min and costs £12 - £14. Alternatively, you can line 104 bus and line 81 bus, which costs and takes 1h 15m.

Where does the Folkestone to Deal bus arrive?

Folkestone to Deal bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Pencester Road station.

Where does the Folkestone to Deal train arrive?

Folkestone to Deal train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Deal station.

Can I drive from Folkestone to Deal?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Deal is 17 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Folkestone to Deal.

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

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Where can I stay near Deal?

There are 1340+ hotels available in Deal.

Folkestone to Deal - 4 ways to travel via train, line 104 bus, and line 81 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to DealSt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
29 min
£12–14
Drive 16.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Folkestone to Deal16.5 mi
25 min
£4–6
Line 104 bus, line 81 bus
1. Take the bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Pencester Road104 / ...
2. Take the bus from Taswell Street to Queen Street81
1h 15m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Folkestone to Deal16.5 mi
25 min
£35–45

Folkestone to Deal by train

142Weekly Trains

29 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 16.5 mi
Duration: 29 min

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

Southeastern operates a train from Folkestone Central to Deal hourly. Tickets cost £12–14 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Queen Street via Pencester Road and Taswell Street in around 1h 15m.

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