There are 4 ways to get from Hoddesdon to Folkestone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Broxbourne to Stratford (London)train Bishops Stortford - Stratford / ...
- Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 3m£33–67Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Trafalgar Squarebus N279
- Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
5h 52m£14–35Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Trafalgar Squarebus N279
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
4h 14m£20–68Drive 84.9 mi
- Drive from Hoddesdon to Folkestonecar 84.9 mi
1h 33m£21–30
Hoddesdon to Folkestone by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hoddesdon to Folkestone is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Hoddesdon to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Hoddesdon to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Clock Tower and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Bus Station, Trafalgar Square and Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Hoddesdon to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Broxbourne and arriving at Folkestone Central via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Hoddesdon and Folkestone is 80 miles. The road distance is 85.4 miles.
The best way to get from Hoddesdon to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £30 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Hoddesdon to Folkestone, including transfers.
Hoddesdon to Folkestone bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Bus Station.
Hoddesdon to Folkestone train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Broxbourne station.
The best way to get from Hoddesdon to Folkestone is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Hoddesdon, England and Folkestone, England?
You can take a train from Broxbourne to Folkestone Central via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clock Tower to Bouverie Road West via Bus Station, Trafalgar Square, Elephant & Castle / London Rd, and Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road in around 5h 52m.
Train from Broxbourne to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–65
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Trafalgar Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £0
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bouverie Road West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Hoddesdon to Folkestone bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Trafalgar Square station.
Hoddesdon to Folkestone train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hoddesdon to Folkestone is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Hoddesdon to Folkestone.
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