There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Woolwich by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from Stratford International DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Stationtrain Dlr
1h 15m£20–50Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to New Cross Gate Stationbus 007
2h 56m£14–33Train, line 96 bus
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to Ebbsfleet Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Woolwich Arsenal Stationbus 96
2h 1m£17–67Drive 61.8 mi
- Drive from Folkestone to Woolwichcar 61.8 mi
1h 9m£16–22
Folkestone to Woolwich by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Woolwich is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Woolwich is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £15 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Woolwich. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Erwood Road via New Cross Gate Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Woolwich station. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station via Stratford International DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Folkestone and Woolwich is 70 miles. The road distance is 62.1 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Woolwich without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs £20 - £50.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Folkestone to Woolwich, including transfers.
Folkestone to Woolwich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to Woolwich train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Woolwich is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs £20 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £35 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Woolwich, England?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station via Stratford International and Stratford International DLR Station in around 1h 15m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bouverie Road West to New Cross Gate Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £10–30 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Folkestone Central to Ebbsfleet International
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Stratford International DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Woolwich Arsenal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bouverie Road West to New Cross Gate Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Folkestone to Woolwich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.
Folkestone to Woolwich train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Woolwich is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Folkestone to Woolwich.
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