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

The cheapest way to get from Woolwich to Folkestone is to bus which costs £10 - £25 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Woolwich to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Woolwich and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Woolwich to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Artillery Place / Frances Street and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Woolwich and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Woolwich 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 54m.

How far is it from Woolwich to Folkestone?

The distance between Woolwich and Folkestone is 70 miles. The road distance is 61.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Woolwich to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £19 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Woolwich to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Woolwich to Folkestone bus from?

Woolwich to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Lewisham Station.

Where do I catch the Woolwich to Folkestone train from?

Woolwich to Folkestone train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station.

Train or bus from Woolwich to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Woolwich to Folkestone is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £19 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £25 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Woolwich to Folkestone bus arrive?

Woolwich to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bouverie Road West station.

Where does the Woolwich to Folkestone train arrive?

Woolwich to Folkestone train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Stratford International DLR Station.

Can I drive from Woolwich to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Woolwich to Folkestone is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Woolwich to Folkestone.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Woolwich to Folkestone - 4 ways to travel via train, line 96 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Stratford International DLR Stationtrain Dlr
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
1h 54m
£19–64
Line 96 bus, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Home Gardensbus 96
2. Take the bus from Home Gardens to Ebbsfleet International stationbus B / ...
3. Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to Folkestone Centraltrain
2h 47m
£10–98
Drive 61.1 mi
1. Drive from Woolwich to Folkestonecar 61.1 mi
1h 9m
£15–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
3h 47m
£10–25

Woolwich to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 69.9 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Woolwich, 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 54m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Lewisham Station to Bouverie Road West every 3 hours. Tickets cost £7–22 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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