There are 3 ways to get from Folkestone to Potters Bar 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 King's Cross to Potters BarLondon Kings Cross - Cambridge / ...
1h 35m£33–74Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road007
3h 42m£17–38Drive 87.4 mi
- Drive from Folkestone to Potters Bar87.4 mi
1h 30m£22–32
Folkestone to Potters Bar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Potters Bar is to bus which costs £16 - £40 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Potters Bar is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Potters Bar. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Potters Bar via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Folkestone and Potters Bar is 83 miles. The road distance is 87.9 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Potters Bar without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £30 - £75.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Folkestone to Potters Bar, including transfers.
Folkestone to Potters Bar train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Potters Bar is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £40 and takes 3h 42m.
Folkestone to Potters Bar train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Potters Bar is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Folkestone to Potters Bar.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Potters Bar, England?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Potters Bar via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £7–23 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
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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 King's Cross to Potters Bar
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from King's Cross to Potters Bar
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £6–10
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £10–15
- 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
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