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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Esher is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Esher is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Esher?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Esher. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Council Offices via E & C / Newington Causeway, Vauxhall Bus Station and Cromwell Road Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Esher?

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 58m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Esher?

The distance between Folkestone and Esher is 88 miles. The road distance is 78.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Esher without a car is to train via London St Pancras International which takes 1h 58m and costs £26 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Folkestone to Esher, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Esher bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Esher train from?

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

Train or bus from Folkestone to Esher?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Esher is to train via London St Pancras International which takes 1h 58m and costs £26 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £110 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Folkestone to Esher bus arrive?

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

Where does the Folkestone to Esher train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Folkestone to Esher?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Esher is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Folkestone to Esher.

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

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Where can I stay near Esher?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Esher 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 Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Vauxhall to Eshertrain London Waterloo - Woking / ...
1h 58m
£26–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007
4h 40m
£11–109
Drive 78.3 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Eshercar 78.3 mi
1h 23m
£20–28
Train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Waterloo Easttrain Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Eshertrain London Waterloo - Woking / ...
2h 29m
£12–72
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Fairfield Bus Stationbus N87
3h 33m
£21–173

Folkestone to Esher by train, foot, and subway

137Weekly Services

1h 58mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 87.2 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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 58m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £6–21 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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