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

The cheapest way to get from Kingsdown to Folkestone is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kingsdown to Folkestone is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Kingsdown and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Kingsdown to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Ripple Turning and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from Kingsdown to Folkestone?

The distance between Kingsdown and Folkestone is 15 miles. The road distance is 14.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kingsdown to Folkestone without a car is to line 81 bus and line 104 bus which takes 1h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Kingsdown to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kingsdown to Folkestone bus from?

Kingsdown to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Ripple Turning station.

Train or bus from Kingsdown to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Kingsdown to Folkestone is to line 81 bus and line 104 bus which takes 1h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £8 - £13 and takes 1h 11m.

Where does the Kingsdown to Folkestone bus arrive?

Kingsdown to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Pencester Road station.

Can I drive from Kingsdown to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Kingsdown to Folkestone is 15 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Kingsdown to Folkestone.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1187+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Kingsdown to Folkestone - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 81 bus

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

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Line 81 bus, line 104 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ripple Turning to Pencester Roadbus 81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pencester Road to Folkestone Central stationbus 104 / ...
1h 4m
Drive 14.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kingsdown to Folkestonecar 14.6 mi
22 min
£4–6
Train
1. Take the train from Deal to Folkestone Centraltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
1h 11m
£8–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kingsdown to Folkestonetaxi 14.6 mi
22 min
£30–40

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 15.1 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Kingsdown, Kent, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a bus from Ripple Turning to Folkestone Central station via Pencester Road in around 1h 4m. Alternatively, Southeastern operates a train from Deal to Folkestone Central hourly. Tickets cost £8–13 and the journey takes 29 min.

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