There are 3 ways to get from Hackney to Folkestone by bus, train, or car
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Line 308 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Homerton Hospital to Stratford International Station308
- Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone WestSt Pancras International - Dover Priory / ...
1h 54m£20–53Line 108 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bow Church Station to Lewisham Station108
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bouverie Road West007
4h 42m£13–75Drive 69.2 mi
- Drive from Hackney to Folkestone69.2 mi
1h 18m£18–25
Hackney to Folkestone by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hackney to Folkestone is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Hackney to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £17 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Hackney to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from The City Academy and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Bow Church Station and Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Hackney and Folkestone is 66 miles. The road distance is 69.6 miles.
The best way to get from Hackney to Folkestone without a car is to line 308 bus and train which takes 1h 54m and costs £20 - £55.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Hackney to Folkestone, including transfers.
Hackney to Folkestone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Bow Church Station.
Hackney to Folkestone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Lewisham Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hackney to Folkestone is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Hackney to Folkestone.
There are 1169+ hotels available in Folkestone.
What companies run services between Hackney, Greater London, England and Folkestone, England?
You can take a bus from The City Academy to Bouverie Road West via Bow Bus Garage, Bow Church Station, and Lewisham Station in around 4h 42m.
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- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Stratford International to Folkestone West
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–50
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Bus from Homerton Hospital to Stratford International Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Bow Church Station to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–50
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Lewisham Station to Bouverie Road West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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