What is the cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Elephant and Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Elephant and Castle is to bus which costs £8 - £22 and takes 2h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Folkestone to Elephant and Castle?

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Elephant and Castle is to train via London St Pancras International which takes 1h 16m and costs £29 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Elephant and Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Elephant and Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at London Bridge. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Elephant and Castle?

The distance between Folkestone and Elephant and Castle is 73 miles. The road distance is 67.3 miles.

How do I travel from Folkestone to Elephant and Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Elephant and Castle without a car is to train via London St Pancras International which takes 1h 16m and costs £29 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Folkestone to Elephant and Castle?

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Folkestone to Elephant and Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Elephant and Castle bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Elephant and Castle train from?

Folkestone to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Elephant and Castle?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Elephant and Castle is to train via London St Pancras International which takes 1h 16m and costs £29 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £22 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Folkestone to Elephant and Castle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Folkestone to Elephant and Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Folkestone to Elephant and Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Elephant and Castle is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Folkestone to Elephant and Castle.

How do I get a train ticket from Folkestone to Elephant and Castle?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Folkestone to Elephant and Castle?

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Where can I stay near Elephant and Castle?

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Folkestone to Elephant and Castle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Elephant and Castle 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 IntlRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
1h 16m
£30–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road007
2h 45m
£8–22
Drive 66.9 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Elephant and Castle66.9 mi
1h 18m
£17–25
Train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London BridgeDover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
1h 33m
£16–70
Train via Sevenoaks
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to SevenoaksDover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Sevenoaks to Elephant & CastleSevenoaks - London Blackfriars / ...
2h 27m
£20–43

Folkestone to Elephant and Castle by train

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1h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 72.6 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl hourly. Tickets cost £25–60 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £8–22 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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