There are 4 ways to get from Oval to Folkestone by subway, train, bus, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Oval station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Northern
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
1h 58m£40–90Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
3h 49m£16–46Drive 67.4 mi
- Drive from Oval to Folkestonecar 67.4 mi
1h 22m£17–24Train
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
2h 29m£37–82
Oval to Folkestone by subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oval to Folkestone is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Oval to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Oval to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Oval and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Oval station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Oval station and arriving at Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Oval and Folkestone is 75 miles. The road distance is 67.8 miles.
The best way to get from Oval to Folkestone without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 58m and costs £35 - £90.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Oval to Folkestone, including transfers.
Oval to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.
Oval to Folkestone train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Oval station.
The best way to get from Oval to Folkestone is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs £15 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 2h 29m.
What companies run services between Oval, England and Folkestone, England?
National Express operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bouverie Road West every 3 hours. Tickets cost £14–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Southeastern operates a train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Central hourly. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 1h 39m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Oval station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–16
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bouverie Road West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Oval to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bouverie Road West station.
Oval to Folkestone train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at King's Cross St. Pancras station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oval to Folkestone is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Oval to Folkestone.
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