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

The cheapest way to get from Gillingham to Folkestone is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Gillingham to Folkestone is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Gillingham and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Gillingham to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Chatham and arriving at Guildhall Street via Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Gillingham and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Kent) and arriving at Folkestone Central via Dover Priory. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Gillingham to Folkestone?

The distance between Gillingham and Folkestone is 49 miles. The road distance is 41.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gillingham to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £25 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Gillingham to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gillingham to Folkestone bus from?

Gillingham to Folkestone bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Chatham station.

Where do I catch the Gillingham to Folkestone train from?

Gillingham to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gillingham (Kent) station.

Train or bus from Gillingham to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Gillingham to Folkestone is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £25 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 105 bus, which costs and takes 1h 53m.

Where does the Gillingham to Folkestone bus arrive?

Gillingham to Folkestone bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Dover station.

Where does the Gillingham to Folkestone train arrive?

Gillingham to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Dover Priory station.

Can I drive from Gillingham to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Gillingham to Folkestone is 42 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Gillingham to Folkestone.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Gillingham to Folkestone - 6 ways to travel via train, line 16 bus, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Gillingham to Folkestone by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Dover Priorytrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
1h 33m
£25–38
Drive 41.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gillingham to Folkestonecar 41.4 mi
47 min
£11–15
Train, line 16 bus
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury Easttrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Folkestone Central stationbus 16 / ...
1h 45m
Bus, line 105 bus
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Doverbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Pencester Road to Guildhall Streetbus 105 / ...
1h 53m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gillingham to Folkestonetaxi 41.4 mi
47 min
£85–110
Train via Ebbsfleet International
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Ebbsfleet Internationaltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
1h 40m
£32–49

Gillingham to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 48.5 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

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

Southeastern operates a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Dover Priory hourly. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chatham to Guildhall Street via Dover and Pencester Road in around 1h 53m.

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