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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Dover is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 12 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Dover is to train which takes 11 min and costs £6 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Dover?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Pencester Road. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Dover?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Dover Priory. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Folkestone to Dover?

The distance between Folkestone and Dover is 7 miles. The road distance is 8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Dover without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs £6 - £8.

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

The train from Folkestone Central to Dover Priory takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Dover bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Dover train from?

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

Train or bus from Folkestone to Dover?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Dover is to train which takes 11 min and costs £6 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £19 and takes 27 min.

Where does the Folkestone to Dover bus arrive?

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

Where does the Folkestone to Dover train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Folkestone to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Dover is 8 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Folkestone to Dover.

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

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Where can I stay near Dover?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
11 min
£6–8
Drive 7.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Folkestone to Dovercar 7.9 mi
12 min
£2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Pencester Roadbus 104 / ...
27 min
£13–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Folkestone to Dovertaxi 7.9 mi
12 min
£40–50

Folkestone to Dover by train

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11 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 7.2 mi
Duration: 11 min

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

Southeastern operates a train from Folkestone Central to Dover Priory every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–8 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South East operates a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Pencester Road every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 27 min. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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