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

The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Folkestone is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stanstead to Folkestone is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £26 - £40.

How far is it from Stanstead to Folkestone?

The distance between Stanstead and Folkestone is 126 miles. The road distance is 110.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stanstead to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £40 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Stanstead to Folkestone, including transfers.

Can I drive from Stanstead to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Folkestone is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Stanstead to Folkestone.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 304+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Stanstead to Folkestone - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 43 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Stanstead to Folkestone by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 57m
£43–131
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thetford to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop Ubus Uk007
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
5h 28m
£27–117
Drive 110.2 mi
1. Drive from Stanstead to Folkestonecar 110.2 mi
2h 9m
£27–39
Line 43 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Groves Closebus 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
4h 1m
£37–141
Train, line 108 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Lewisham Stationbus 108
3. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
6h 48m
£27–155

Stanstead to Folkestone by bus and train

83Weekly Services

3h 57mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Stanstead to Folkestone.

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Distance: 125.5 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Stanway Close to Folkestone Central via Bus Station, Sudbury (Suffolk), Marks Tey, Stratford (London), Stratford City Bus Station, Stratford International Station, and Stratford International in around 3h 57m.

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