There are 3 ways to get from Folkestone to ExCeL London by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from Stratford International DLR Station to West Silvertown DLR Stationtrain Dlr
1h 9m£19–60Drive 65.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folkestone to ExCeL Londoncar 65.6 mi
1h 13m£16–23Bus
- Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to New Cross Gate Stationbus 007
3h 19m£23–59
Folkestone to ExCeL London by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to ExCeL London is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to ExCeL London is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £19 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to ExCeL London station. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at West Silvertown DLR Station via New Cross Gate Station and Greenwich Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to ExCeL London station. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at West Silvertown DLR Station via Stratford International DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
The distance between Folkestone and ExCeL London is 68 miles. The road distance is 66 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to ExCeL London without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £19 - £60.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Folkestone to ExCeL London, including transfers.
Folkestone to ExCeL London bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to ExCeL London train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to ExCeL London is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £19 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £60 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and ExCeL London, England?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to ExCeL London via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, and West Silvertown DLR Station in around 1h 9m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bouverie Road West to New Cross Gate Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £18–26 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Stratford International DLR Station to West Silvertown DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £1–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bouverie Road West to New Cross Gate Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Folkestone to ExCeL London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.
Folkestone to ExCeL London train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to ExCeL London is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Folkestone to ExCeL London.
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