There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Merstham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras IntlRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to MersthamBedford - Three Bridges / ...
2h£39–75Drive 65.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folkestone to Merstham65.8 mi
1h 10m£17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road007
- Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Rd to Purley / Downlands PrecinctN68
4h 49mTrain via Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to TonbridgeDover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from Tonbridge to RedhillTonbridge - Redhill
2h 16m£22–49
Folkestone to Merstham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Merstham is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Merstham is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Merstham. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Merstham via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Folkestone and Merstham is 92 miles. The road distance is 66.2 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Merstham without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs £35 - £75.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Folkestone to Merstham, including transfers.
Folkestone to Merstham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Merstham is to train which takes 2h and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 49m.
Folkestone to Merstham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Merstham is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Folkestone to Merstham.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Merstham, England?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Merstham via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Merstham via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Elephant & Castle / London Rd, Purley / Downlands Precinct, and Purley in around 4h 49m.
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- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Folkestone Central to Tonbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Merstham
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–16
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Tonbridge to Redhill
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Elephant & Castle / London Rd to Purley / Downlands Precinct
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
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