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How to get fromFolkestone to Stansteadby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Stanstead by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 44 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Bricklayers Arms to Bus Stationbus bus 44 / ...
    3h 56m
    £59–117

  2. Drive 110.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Folkestone to Stansteadcar car 110.5 mi
    2h 10m
    £27–39

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Folkestone West to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Stratford City Bus Station to London Stansted Airport Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus bus X20
    4. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 42
    5h 20m
    £43–91

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain train London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
    4h 17m
    £59–118

  5. Train, bus, line 43 bus

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus bus 43 / ...
    6h 39m
    £40–80

Folkestone to Stanstead by train and bus

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Stanway Close via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 4h 17m.

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