There are 6 ways to get from Folkestone to Swanley by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to Swanleytrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
1h 32m£30–45Drive 52.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folkestone to Swanleycar 52.5 mi
54 min£13–19Train, bus
- Take the train from Folkestone West to Ebbsfleet Internationaltrain
- Take the bus from Ebbsfleet International station to Mill Pond Roadbus B / ...
- Take the bus from Home Gardens to Bartholomew Way Asdabus 477
1h 40m£27–114Taxi
- Take the taxi from Folkestone to Swanleytaxi 52.5 mi
54 min£110–130Train via Ashford International
- Take the train from Ashford International to Swanleytrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
1h 48m£29–46Line 10 bus, train
- Take the bus from East Kent College to Ashford International stationbus 10
- Take the train from Ashford International to Swanleytrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
3h 3m
Folkestone to Swanley by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Swanley is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Swanley is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £12 - £19.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Swanley. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Folkestone and Swanley is 56 miles. The road distance is 52.8 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Swanley without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £30 - £45.
The train from Folkestone Central to Swanley takes 1h 32m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Folkestone to Swanley train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Swanley train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Swanley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Swanley is 53 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Folkestone to Swanley.
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What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Swanley, Kent, England?
Southeastern operates a train from Folkestone Central to Swanley 5 times a week. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 1h 32m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Folkestone Central to Swanley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £30–45
Train from Folkestone West to Ebbsfleet International
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £25–40
Train from Ashford International to Swanley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £22–35
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Ebbsfleet International station to Mill Pond Road
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–50
Bus from Home Gardens to Bartholomew Way Asda
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–28
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–28
- Phone
- +44 1732 469800
- info@go-coach.co.uk
- Website
- go-coach.co.uk
Bus from Home Gardens to Bartholomew Way Asda
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.go-coach.co.uk/
Bus from East Kent College to Ashford International station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- £110–130
Premier Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1303 270 000
- Website
- premiertaxisfolkestone.co.uk
JJ Taxis Folkestone
- Phone
- +44 1303 244 442
- Website
- jjtaxis.com
Indy Cabs Sittingbourne
- Phone
- +44 1795 350 035
- Website
- indycabs.co.uk
Folkestone Taxi Co. Ltd.
- Phone
- +44 1303 252 000
- Website
- folkestonetaxi.com
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