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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Lydden is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 12 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Lydden is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Lydden?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Lydden. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Old Police Houses via Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Folkestone to Lydden?

The distance between Folkestone and Lydden is 12 miles. The road distance is 8.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Lydden without a car is to train and line 15 bus which takes 55 min and costs .

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

It takes approximately 55 min to get from Folkestone to Lydden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Lydden bus from?

Folkestone to Lydden bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Shellons Street Car Park station.

Where does the Folkestone to Lydden bus arrive?

Folkestone to Lydden bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Pencester Road station.

Can I drive from Folkestone to Lydden?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Lydden is 8 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Folkestone to Lydden.

Where can I stay near Lydden?

There are 1304+ hotels available in Lydden.

Folkestone to Lydden - 5 ways to travel via train, line 15 bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Lydden by train, bus, taxi, car, or foot

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Train, line 15 bus
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Dover PriorySt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2. Take the bus from Pencester Road to Old Police Houses15
55 min
Drive 8.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Folkestone to Lydden8.2 mi
12 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Folkestone to Lydden8.2 mi
12 min
£40–50
Walk
1. Take the foot from Folkestone to Lydden8 mi
2h 34m
Line 104 bus, line 15 bus
1. Take the bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Pencester Road104 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pencester Road to Old Police Houses15
1h

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 12.2 mi
Duration: 55 min

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

You can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Old Police Houses via Pencester Road in around 1h.

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