There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Polegate by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex)Ashford International - Eastbourne
2h 30m£20–32Drive 52.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folkestone to Polegate52.8 mi
1h 16m£14–19Line 102 bus, bus, line 101 bus, line 99 bus
- Take the bus from Folkestone Central station to Camp102 / ...
- Take the bus from Camp to Railway Station100 / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Station101 / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Gildredge Road99
- Take the bus from Gildredge Road to School Lane6 / ...
4h 55mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Folkestone to Polegate52.8 mi
1h 16m£110–140
Folkestone to Polegate by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Polegate is to drive which costs £13 - £19 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Polegate is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £13 - £19.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone station to Polegate. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central station and arriving at School Lane via Camp, Railway Station, Railway Station and Gildredge Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Polegate. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Polegate via Ashford International and Hampden Park (Sussex). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Folkestone and Polegate is 57 miles. The road distance is 53.2 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Polegate without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £20 - £35.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Folkestone to Polegate, including transfers.
Folkestone to Polegate bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Polegate train services, operated by Southern, depart from Ashford International station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Polegate is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £20 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 102 bus and bus and line 101 bus and line 99 bus, which costs and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Polegate, England?
Southern operates a train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex) hourly. Tickets cost £14–20 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to School Lane via Camp, Railway Station, Railway Station, and Gildredge Road in around 4h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £14–20
Bus from Folkestone Central station to Camp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Camp to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Railway Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Railway Station to Gildredge Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Gildredge Road to School Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 01303 813696
- sales@randjcoaches.co.uk
- Website
- randjcoachesltd.co.uk
Bus from Camp to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- R & J Coaches
- Phone
- 01273 886200
- info@buses.co.uk
- Website
- buses.co.uk
Bus from Gildredge Road to School Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.buses.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 01323 870920
- info@cuckmerebuses.org.uk
- Website
- cuckmerebuses.org.uk
Bus from Gildredge Road to School Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Cuckmere Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- £110–140
Premier Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1303 270 000
- Website
- premiertaxisfolkestone.co.uk
JJ Taxis Folkestone
- Phone
- +44 1303 244 442
- Website
- jjtaxis.com
Indy Cabs Sittingbourne
- Phone
- +44 1795 350 035
- Website
- indycabs.co.uk
Folkestone Taxi Co. Ltd.
- Phone
- +44 1303 252 000
- Website
- folkestonetaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Folkestone to Polegate bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Camp station.
Folkestone to Polegate train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Hampden Park (Sussex) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Polegate is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Folkestone to Polegate.
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