What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Sheppey to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Sheppey to Folkestone is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 51 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Sheppey to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Sheppey to Folkestone is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Isle of Sheppey and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Isle of Sheppey to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Millennium Way and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Railway Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Isle of Sheppey to Folkestone?

The distance between Isle of Sheppey and Folkestone is 48 miles. The road distance is 41 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Sheppey to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Sheppey to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £21 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Sheppey to Folkestone?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Isle of Sheppey to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Isle of Sheppey to Folkestone bus from?

Isle of Sheppey to Folkestone bus services, operated by Chalkwell Garage & Coach, depart from Millennium Way station.

Train or bus from Isle of Sheppey to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Isle of Sheppey to Folkestone is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £21 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 16 bus, which costs and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Isle of Sheppey to Folkestone bus arrive?

Isle of Sheppey to Folkestone bus services, operated by Chalkwell Garage & Coach, arrive at Bus Hub station.

Can I drive from Isle of Sheppey to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Isle of Sheppey to Folkestone is 41 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Isle of Sheppey to Folkestone.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1164+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Isle of Sheppey to Folkestone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Sheppey to Folkestone by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheerness-on-Sea to SittingbourneSheerness-on-Sea - Sittingbourne
2. Take the train from Sittingbourne to Dover PrioryLondon Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
3h 12m
£22–37
Drive 40.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Minster to Folkestone40.8 mi
51 min
£11–15
Bus, line 16 bus
1. Take the bus from Millennium Way to Bus Hub334 / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus StationX3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Folkestone Central station16 / ...
3h 22m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Minster to Folkestone40.8 mi
51 min
£85–110

Isle of Sheppey to Folkestone by bus and train

77Weekly Services

3h 12mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 47.7 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Isle of Sheppey, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a bus from Millennium Way to Folkestone Central via Railway Station, Sheerness-on-Sea, Sittingbourne, and Dover Priory in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Millennium Way to Folkestone Central station via Bus Hub, Railway Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 22m.

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