There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Plumstead by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from Stratford International DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Stationtrain Dlr
1h 15m£21–61Bus, line 53 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to New Cross Gate Stationbus 007
- Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Heavitree Roadbus 53 / ...
3h 6m£14–33Train, line 96 bus
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to Ebbsfleet Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Lakedale Roadbus 96
1h 55m£23–67Drive 61.3 mi
- Drive from Folkestone to Plumsteadcar 61.3 mi
1h 8m£16–22
Folkestone to Plumstead by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Plumstead is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Plumstead is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £15 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Plumstead. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Heavitree Road via New Cross Gate Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Plumstead station. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station via Stratford International DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Folkestone and Plumstead is 70 miles. The road distance is 61.7 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Plumstead without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs £21 - £65.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Folkestone to Plumstead, including transfers.
Folkestone to Plumstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to Plumstead train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Plumstead is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs £21 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 53 bus, which costs £13 - £35 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Plumstead, Greater London, England?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station via Stratford International and Stratford International DLR Station in around 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Heavitree Road via New Cross Gate Station in around 3h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Folkestone Central to Ebbsfleet International
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Stratford International DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
Bus from Bus Station to Lakedale Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from New Cross Gate Station to Heavitree Road
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bouverie Road West to New Cross Gate Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Folkestone to Plumstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.
Folkestone to Plumstead train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Plumstead is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Folkestone to Plumstead.
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