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

The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Folkestone is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lewes to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct train between Lewes and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Lewes and arriving at Folkestone Central via Hampden Park (Sussex) and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Lewes to Folkestone?

The distance between Lewes and Folkestone is 68 miles. The road distance is 61.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lewes to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £35 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Lewes to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Folkestone train from?

Lewes to Folkestone train services, operated by Southern, depart from Hampden Park (Sussex) station.

Train or bus from Lewes to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Lewes to Folkestone is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £35 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 7 bus and line 510 bus, which costs and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Lewes to Folkestone train arrive?

Lewes to Folkestone train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Ashford International station.

Can I drive from Lewes to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Lewes to Folkestone is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Lewes to Folkestone.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Lewes to Folkestone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 7 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Ashford Internationaltrain Eastbourne - Ashford International
2h 54m
£35–41
Drive 61.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lewes to Folkestonecar 61.4 mi
1h 30m
£16–22
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from High Street to Railway Stationbus 29 / ...
2. Take the train from Tonbridge to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
3h 24m
£20–23
Bus, line 7 bus, line 510 bus
1. Take the bus from High Street to War Memorialbus 29 / ...
2. Take the bus from War Memorial to Chequers Bus Stationbus 7
3. Take the bus from King Street to Ashford International stationbus 510
5h 3m

Lewes to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 68.1 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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

Southern operates a train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Ashford International hourly. Tickets cost £19–20 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Folkestone West via War Memorial, Chequers Bus Station, King Street, Ashford International station, and Ashford International in around 5h 3m.

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