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

The cheapest way to get from Hampstead to Folkestone is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hampstead to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Hampstead and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Hampstead to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Rosslyn Hill and arriving at Middelburg Square via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Hampstead and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Hampstead station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Hampstead station and arriving at Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Hampstead to Folkestone?

The distance between Hampstead and Folkestone is 74 miles. The road distance is 73.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hampstead to Folkestone without a car is to train via London St Pancras International which takes 1h 51m and costs £30 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Hampstead to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hampstead to Folkestone bus from?

Hampstead to Folkestone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Rosslyn Hill station.

Where do I catch the Hampstead to Folkestone train from?

Hampstead to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from Hampstead to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Hampstead to Folkestone is to train via London St Pancras International which takes 1h 51m and costs £30 - £85. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs £16 - £75 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Hampstead to Folkestone bus arrive?

Hampstead to Folkestone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where does the Hampstead to Folkestone train arrive?

Hampstead to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.

Can I drive from Hampstead to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Hampstead to Folkestone is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Hampstead to Folkestone.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1244+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Hampstead to Folkestone - 4 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Hampstead to Folkestone by train, bus, or car

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Train via London St Pancras International
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
1h 51m
£33–81
Line 1 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rosslyn Hill to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 1
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Middelburg Squarebus 007
4h 33m
£17–73
Drive 73.1 mi
1. Drive from Hampstead to Folkestonecar 73.1 mi
1h 40m
£18–26
Train
1. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
2h 37m
£34–84

Hampstead to Folkestone by subway, foot, and train

121Weekly Services

1h 51mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 73.2 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

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

Southeastern operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central hourly. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rosslyn Hill to Middelburg Square via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road in around 4h 33m.

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