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

The cheapest way to get from Thatcham to Folkestone is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thatcham to Folkestone is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Thatcham and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Thatcham to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Thatcham Broadway and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Reading RailAir, Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Thatcham and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Thatcham to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Thatcham and arriving at Folkestone Central via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Thatcham to Folkestone?

The distance between Thatcham and Folkestone is 122 miles. The road distance is 124.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thatcham to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £40 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Thatcham to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thatcham to Folkestone bus from?

Thatcham to Folkestone bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Thatcham to Folkestone train from?

Thatcham to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Thatcham station.

Train or bus from Thatcham to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Thatcham to Folkestone is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £40 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Thatcham to Folkestone bus arrive?

Thatcham to Folkestone bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Thatcham to Folkestone train arrive?

Thatcham to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Thatcham to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Thatcham to Folkestone is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Thatcham to Folkestone.

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

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Thatcham to Folkestone - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 1 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Thatcham to London PaddingtonBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone CentralSt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 30m
£43–133
Drive 123.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Thatcham to Folkestone123.8 mi
2h 5m
£31–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road West007
7h 4m
£41–78
Line 1 bus, train via London
1. Take the bus from Green Lane to Blagrave Street1
2. Take the train from Reading to Bond Street Station
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone Central
4h 37m
£44–131
Line 1 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Green Lane to Blagrave Street1
2. Take the train from Reading to London Waterloo
3. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Folkestone Central
5h 8m
£32–102

Thatcham to Folkestone by train and subway

111Weekly Services

2h 30mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 121.6 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Thatcham to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thatcham Broadway to Bouverie Road West via Station Road, Reading RailAir, Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 7h 4m.

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