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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Hove is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Hove is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Hove?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone station to Hove station. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central station and arriving at Brighton Station via Camp, Railway Station, Railway Station and Gildredge Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Hove?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Hove. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Preston Park via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Hove?

The distance between Folkestone and Hove is 122 miles. The road distance is 70.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Hove without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 30m and costs £35 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Folkestone to Hove, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Hove bus from?

Folkestone to Hove bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Hove train from?

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

Train or bus from Folkestone to Hove?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Hove is to train via London which takes 2h 30m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can line 102 bus and line 99 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Folkestone to Hove bus arrive?

Folkestone to Hove bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Camp station.

Where does the Folkestone to Hove train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Folkestone to Hove?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Hove is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Folkestone to Hove.

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

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Where can I stay near Hove?

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Folkestone to Hove - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 102 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Hove by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Preston Parktrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2h 30m
£35–93
Drive 70.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Folkestone to Hovecar 70.5 mi
1h 48m
£17–25
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Tonbridgetrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from War Memorial to Imperial Arcadebus 29 / ...
3h 36m
£32–42
Train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex)train Ashford International - Eastbourne
2. Take the train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Brightontrain Eastbourne - Brighton / ...
3h 14m
£31–47
Line 102 bus, line 99 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Folkestone Central station to Campbus 102 / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Gildredge Roadbus 99
3. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Brighton Stationbus 12X / ...
5h 47m

Folkestone to Hove by train

122Weekly Trains

2h 30mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 121.7 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Preston Park via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Brighton Station via Camp, Railway Station, Railway Station, and Gildredge Road in around 5h 47m.

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