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 Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Mersthamtrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2h£47–78Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007
- Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Park Streetbus 468
4h 49m£14–24Drive 65.3 mi
- Drive from Folkestone to Mersthamcar 65.3 mi
1h 10m£17–24Train, line 435 bus
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to Tonbridgetrain
- Take the train from Tonbridge to Redhilltrain
- Take the bus from Redhill Bus Station to Albury Roadbus 435 / ...
2h 33m
Folkestone to Merstham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Merstham is to bus which costs £14 - £25 and takes 4h 49m.
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 bus from Folkestone to Merstham. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at The Feathers via Elephant & Castle / London Road and Park Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
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 65.7 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Merstham without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs £45 - £80.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Folkestone to Merstham, including transfers.
Folkestone to Merstham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
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 £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £25 and takes 4h 49m.
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 The Feathers via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Elephant & Castle / London Road, and Park Street in around 4h 49m.
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to Tonbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Merstham
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Tonbridge to Redhill
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Transport UK London Bus
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- Metrobus
Bus from Redhill Bus Station to Albury Road
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Metrobus
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Booking & Getting There
Folkestone to Merstham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.
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.
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