There are 4 ways to get from Plumstead to Folkestone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Stratford International DLR Stationtrain Dlr
- Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
1h 51m£23–54Line 96 bus, bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Lakedale Road to Home Gardensbus 96
- Take the bus from Home Gardens to Ebbsfleet International stationbus B / ...
- Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to Folkestone Centraltrain
2h 37m£14–81Drive 60.4 mi
- Drive from Plumstead to Folkestonecar 60.4 mi
1h 7m£15–22Line 53 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Heavitree Road to New Cross Gate Stationbus 53 / ...
- Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
4h 10m£21–29
Plumstead to Folkestone by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plumstead to Folkestone is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Plumstead to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £14 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Plumstead to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Heavitree Road and arriving at Bouverie Road West via New Cross Gate Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Plumstead station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station and arriving at Folkestone Central via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Plumstead and Folkestone is 70 miles. The road distance is 60.8 miles.
The best way to get from Plumstead to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £23 - £55.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Plumstead to Folkestone, including transfers.
Plumstead to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Heavitree Road station.
Plumstead to Folkestone train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station.
The best way to get from Plumstead to Folkestone is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £23 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 53 bus and bus, which costs £21 - £29 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Plumstead, Greater London, England and Folkestone, England?
You can take a train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Folkestone Central via Stratford International DLR Station and Stratford International in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heavitree Road to Bouverie Road West via New Cross Gate Station in around 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Stratford International DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Ebbsfleet International to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–28
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Lakedale Road to Home Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Home Gardens to Ebbsfleet International station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–50
Bus from Heavitree Road to New Cross Gate Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from New Cross Gate Station to Bouverie Road West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Plumstead to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.
Plumstead to Folkestone train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Stratford International DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plumstead to Folkestone is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Plumstead to Folkestone.
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