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

The cheapest way to get from Kennington to Folkestone is to bus which costs £10 - £23 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kennington to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Kennington and Folkestone?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and arriving at Bouverie Road West. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Kennington and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Kennington station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Kennington station and arriving at Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Kennington to Folkestone?

The distance between Kennington and Folkestone is 75 miles. The road distance is 68.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kennington to Folkestone without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 54m and costs £20 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Kennington to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kennington to Folkestone bus from?

Kennington to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where do I catch the Kennington to Folkestone train from?

Kennington to Folkestone train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Kennington station.

Train or bus from Kennington to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Kennington to Folkestone is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs £10 - £23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £17 - £55 and takes 2h 14m.

Where does the Kennington to Folkestone bus arrive?

Kennington to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bouverie Road West station.

Where does the Kennington to Folkestone train arrive?

Kennington to Folkestone train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at King's Cross St. Pancras station.

Can I drive from Kennington to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Kennington to Folkestone is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Kennington to Folkestone.

How do I get a bus ticket from Kennington to Folkestone?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Kennington to Folkestone - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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

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

Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Kennington station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationNorthern
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone CentralSt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
1h 54m
£20–53
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bouverie Road West007
2h 40m
£10–23
Drive 67.8 mi
1. Drive from Kennington to Folkestone67.8 mi
1h 20m
£17–24
Train
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone CentralLondon Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
2h 14m
£17–53

Kennington to Folkestone by subway, foot, and train

125Weekly Services

1h 54mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 74.4 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Kennington, Greater London, England and Folkestone, England?

National Express operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bouverie Road West every 4 hours. Tickets cost £10–23 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Southeastern operates a train from London Bridge to Folkestone Central hourly. Tickets cost £15–50 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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