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How to get fromWhitstable to Folkestoneby train, bus, car or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Whitstable to Folkestone CentraltrainFaversham - St Pancras International / ...
    1h 26m
    £26–40
  2. Drive 24 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whitstable to Folkestonecar24 mi
    39 min
    £6–9
  3. Line 401 bus, line 16 bus

    1. Take the bus from Harbour Street to Bus Stationbus401 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Folkestone Central stationbus16 / ...
    1h 31m
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Whitstable to Folkestonetaxi24 mi
    39 min
    £100–130

Whitstable to Folkestone by train

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Whitstable, England and Folkestone, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Whitstable to Folkestone Central once daily. Tickets cost £26–40 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Street to Folkestone Central station via Bus Station in around 1h 31m.

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