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

The cheapest way to get from Newhaven to Folkestone is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newhaven to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Newhaven and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Newhaven to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Town Centre and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Cornfield Road, Railway Station, Railway Station and Police Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Newhaven and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Newhaven to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Newhaven Town and arriving at Folkestone Central via Lewes, Hampden Park (Sussex) and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Newhaven to Folkestone?

The distance between Newhaven and Folkestone is 69 miles. The road distance is 65.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newhaven to Folkestone without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 8m and costs £28 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Newhaven to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newhaven to Folkestone bus from?

Newhaven to Folkestone bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Newhaven to Folkestone train from?

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

Train or bus from Newhaven to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Newhaven to Folkestone is to bus and line 99 bus and line 101 bus and line 102 bus which takes 5h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £50 and takes 3h 12m.

Where does the Newhaven to Folkestone bus arrive?

Newhaven to Folkestone bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Cornfield Road station.

Where does the Newhaven to Folkestone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newhaven to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Newhaven to Folkestone is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Newhaven to Folkestone.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 632+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Newhaven to Folkestone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 99 bus

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Town Centre to Railway Stationbus 12X / ...
2. Take the train from Eastbourne to Ashford Internationaltrain Eastbourne - Ashford International
3h 8m
£29–36
Drive 65.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newhaven to Folkestonecar 65.3 mi
1h 34m
£16–24
Bus, line 99 bus, line 101 bus, line 102 bus
1. Take the bus from Town Centre to Cornfield Roadbus 12X / ...
2. Take the bus from Cornfield Road to Railway Stationbus 99
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Stationbus 101 / ...
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Police Stationbus 100 / ...
5. Take the bus from Police Station to Folkestone Central stationbus 102 / ...
5h 28m
Train
1. Take the train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Ashford Internationaltrain Eastbourne - Ashford International
3h 12m
£39–48

Newhaven to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 68.5 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Newhaven, East Sussex, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a bus from Town Centre to Folkestone Central station via Cornfield Road, Railway Station, Railway Station, and Police Station in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, Southern operates a train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Ashford International hourly. Tickets cost £19–20 and the journey takes 1h 16m.

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