What is the cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Sheerness?

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Sheerness is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 53 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Folkestone to Sheerness?

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Sheerness is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Sheerness?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone station to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central station and arriving at Millennium Way via Bus Station and Bus Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Sheerness?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Sheerness. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Sheerness-on-Sea via Dover Priory and Sittingbourne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Sheerness?

The distance between Folkestone and Sheerness is 48 miles. The road distance is 42.1 miles.

How do I travel from Folkestone to Sheerness without a car?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Sheerness without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £27 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Folkestone to Sheerness?

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Folkestone to Sheerness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Sheerness bus from?

Folkestone to Sheerness bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Sheerness train from?

Folkestone to Sheerness train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Sheerness?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Sheerness is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £27 - £40. Alternatively, you can line 16 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Folkestone to Sheerness bus arrive?

Folkestone to Sheerness bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Folkestone to Sheerness train arrive?

Folkestone to Sheerness train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Sittingbourne station.

Can I drive from Folkestone to Sheerness?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Sheerness is 42 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Folkestone to Sheerness.

How do I get a train ticket from Folkestone to Sheerness?

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Where can I stay near Sheerness?

There are 1229+ hotels available in Sheerness.

Folkestone to Sheerness - 4 ways to travel via train, line 16 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Sheerness by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Sittingbournetrain Dover Priory - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Sittingbourne to Sheerness-on-Seatrain Sittingbourne - Sheerness-on-Sea
2h 37m
£28–39
Drive 41.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Folkestone to Sheernesscar 41.8 mi
53 min
£11–15
Line 16 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Folkestone Central station to Bus Stationbus 16 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Hubbus X3
3. Take the bus from Bus Hub to Millennium Waybus 334 / ...
3h 44m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Folkestone to Sheernesstaxi 41.8 mi
53 min
£85–110

Folkestone to Sheerness by train

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2h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 47.5 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Sheerness, England?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Sheerness-on-Sea via Dover Priory and Sittingbourne in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Millennium Way via Bus Station and Bus Hub in around 3h 44m.

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