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

The cheapest way to get from Sheerness to Folkestone is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheerness to Folkestone is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Sheerness and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheerness to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Millennium Way and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Railway Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Sheerness and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Sheerness to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Sheerness-on-Sea and arriving at Folkestone Central via Sittingbourne and Dover Priory. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Sheerness to Folkestone?

The distance between Sheerness and Folkestone is 48 miles. The road distance is 42.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheerness to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £17 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Sheerness to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheerness to Folkestone bus from?

Sheerness to Folkestone bus services, operated by Chalkwell Garage & Coach, depart from Millennium Way station.

Where do I catch the Sheerness to Folkestone train from?

Sheerness to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Sheerness-on-Sea station.

Train or bus from Sheerness to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Sheerness to Folkestone is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £17 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 16 bus, which costs and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Sheerness to Folkestone bus arrive?

Sheerness to Folkestone bus services, operated by Chalkwell Garage & Coach, arrive at Bus Hub station.

Where does the Sheerness to Folkestone train arrive?

Sheerness to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Sittingbourne station.

Can I drive from Sheerness to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheerness to Folkestone is 42 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Sheerness to Folkestone.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Sheerness to Folkestone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 16 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheerness-on-Sea to Sittingbournetrain Sheerness-on-Sea - Sittingbourne
2. Take the train from Sittingbourne to Dover Priorytrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
2h 12m
£17–38
Drive 41.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sheerness to Folkestonecar 41.9 mi
53 min
£11–15
Bus, line 16 bus
1. Take the bus from Millennium Way to Bus Hubbus 334 / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus X3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Folkestone Central stationbus 16 / ...
3h 24m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sheerness to Folkestonetaxi 41.9 mi
53 min
£85–110

Sheerness to Folkestone by train

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2h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 47.5 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

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

You can take a train from Sheerness-on-Sea to Folkestone Central via Sittingbourne and Dover Priory in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Millennium Way to Folkestone Central station via Bus Hub, Railway Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 24m.

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