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

The cheapest way to get from Leatherhead to Folkestone is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leatherhead to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Leatherhead and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Leatherhead station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Leatherhead station and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Clock Tower, Morden and Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Leatherhead and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Leatherhead to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Leatherhead and arriving at Folkestone Central via Vauxhall station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Leatherhead to Folkestone?

The distance between Leatherhead and Folkestone is 91 miles. The road distance is 76 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leatherhead to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £26 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Leatherhead to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leatherhead to Folkestone bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leatherhead to Folkestone train from?

Leatherhead to Folkestone train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Leatherhead station.

Train or bus from Leatherhead to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Leatherhead to Folkestone is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £26 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £75 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Leatherhead to Folkestone bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leatherhead to Folkestone train arrive?

Leatherhead to Folkestone train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Vauxhall station.

Can I drive from Leatherhead to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Leatherhead to Folkestone is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Leatherhead to Folkestone.

How do I get a train ticket from Leatherhead to Folkestone?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Leatherhead to Folkestone - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Leatherhead to Folkestone by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leatherhead to Vauxhalltrain Guildford - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 34m
£26–79
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
5h 35m
£16–74
Drive 75.5 mi
1. Drive from Leatherhead to Folkestonecar 75.5 mi
1h 15m
£19–27
Train via Balham
1. Take the train from Leatherhead to Balhamtrain Horsham - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
3h 8m
£20–64
Train #2
1. Take the train from Leatherhead to London Waterlootrain Guildford - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
3h 8m
£22–87

Leatherhead to Folkestone by train, subway, and foot

125Weekly Services

2h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 90.8 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

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

You can take a train from Leatherhead to Folkestone Central via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, 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.

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