There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Esher by train, bus, or car
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Train via London St Pancras International
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras IntlRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from Vauxhall to EsherLondon Waterloo - Woking / ...
1h 59m£31–75Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road007
3h 53m£17–49Drive 78.3 mi
- Drive from Folkestone to Esher78.3 mi
1h 22m£20–28Train
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Waterloo EastRamsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to EsherLondon Waterloo - Woking / ...
2h 29m£21–80
Folkestone to Esher by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Esher is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Esher is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Esher. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Esher via King's Cross St. Pancras station and Vauxhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Folkestone and Esher is 88 miles. The road distance is 78.8 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Esher without a car is to train via London St Pancras International which takes 1h 59m and costs £30 - £80.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Folkestone to Esher, including transfers.
Folkestone to Esher train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Esher is to train via London St Pancras International which takes 1h 59m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £50 and takes 3h 53m.
Folkestone to Esher train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Esher is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Folkestone to Esher.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Esher, England?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Esher via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Vauxhall, and Vauxhall in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road 3 times a day. Tickets cost £10–25 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- 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
- £23–60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Folkestone Central to London Waterloo East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–70
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Vauxhall to Esher
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–14
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from London Waterloo to Esher
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–14
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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