There are 3 ways to get from Folkestone to Purley by train 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 Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
1h 49m£45–75Drive 66.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folkestone to Purleycar 66.4 mi
1h 11m£17–24Train via London Bridge
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Bridgetrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2h 3m£41–71
Folkestone to Purley by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Purley is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Purley is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Purley. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Purley via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Folkestone and Purley is 86 miles. The road distance is 66.8 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Purley without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £45 - £75.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Folkestone to Purley, including transfers.
Folkestone to Purley train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Purley train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Purley is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Folkestone to Purley.
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What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Purley, England?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Purley via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 49m.
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Purley
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–12
- Website
- Thameslink
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