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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Lewes is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Lewes is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Lewes?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone station to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Ashford International station and arriving at School Hill Top via The Vine and Royal Victoria Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Lewes?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Lewes via Ashford International and Hampden Park (Sussex). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Lewes?

The distance between Folkestone and Lewes is 68 miles. The road distance is 61.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Lewes without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Folkestone to Lewes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Lewes bus from?

Folkestone to Lewes bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Ashford International station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Lewes train from?

Folkestone to Lewes train services, operated by Southern, depart from Ashford International station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Lewes?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Lewes is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 29 bus, which costs and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Folkestone to Lewes bus arrive?

Folkestone to Lewes bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at The Vine station.

Where does the Folkestone to Lewes train arrive?

Folkestone to Lewes train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Hampden Park (Sussex) station.

Can I drive from Folkestone to Lewes?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Lewes is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Folkestone to Lewes.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Folkestone to Lewes?

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Where can I stay near Lewes?

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Folkestone to Lewes - 4 ways to travel via train, line 103 bus, and bus

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Folkestone to Lewes

Rome2Rio compared 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Lewes. The best route is Train, a distance of 84.333 km.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex)train Ashford International - Eastbourne
2h 47m
£35–75
Drive 61.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Folkestone to Lewescar 61.3 mi
1h 30m
£16–22
Line 103 bus, bus, line 101 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Folkestone Central station to Light stationbus 103
2. Take the bus from Greenly Way to Railway Stationbus 100
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Stationbus 101 / ...
4. Take the train from Hastings to Lewestrain
4h 27m
£26–44
Bus, line 29 bus
1. Take the bus from Ashford International station to The Vinebus 2A / ...
2. Take the bus from The Vine to Monson Roadbus 297
3. Take the bus from Royal Victoria Place to School Hill Topbus 29 / ...
5h 29m

Folkestone to Lewes by train

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2h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 68.1 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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

Southern operates a train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex) hourly. Tickets cost £21–45 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Folkestone West to School Hill Top via Ashford International, Ashford International station, The Vine, Monson Road, and Royal Victoria Place in around 5h 29m.

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