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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Stanstead is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Stanstead is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £27 - £40.

How far is it from Folkestone to Stanstead?

The distance between Folkestone and Stanstead is 134 miles. The road distance is 111.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Stanstead without a car is to train and line 44 bus which takes 4h 6m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Folkestone to Stanstead, including transfers.

Can I drive from Folkestone to Stanstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Stanstead is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Folkestone to Stanstead.

Where can I stay near Stanstead?

There are 635+ hotels available in Stanstead.

Folkestone to Stanstead - 5 ways to travel via train, line 44 bus, bus, and car

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

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

Train, line 44 bus
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
3. Take the bus from The Bricklayers Arms to Bus Stationbus 44 / ...
4h 6m
£37–106
Drive 110.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Folkestone to Stansteadcar 110.5 mi
2h 8m
£27–39
Train, bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus A9
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Stationbus 60
5h 18m
£36–86
Train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
4h 21m
£47–104
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Bus Interchangebus Uk007
5h 57m
£28–78

Folkestone to Stanstead by train and bus

74Weekly Services

4h 6mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Folkestone to Stanstead.

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Distance: 133.5 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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 21m.

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