Herne Bay, Kent to Folkestone, Kent from $8: 4 ways by bus, train, flight or car

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How to Get from Herne Bay to Folkestone: Cheapest, Fastest and Best Way

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40 kmDistance

36m Fastest

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Herne Bay - Folkestone operators

Explore transport companies operating between Herne Bay and Folkestone, with prices starting at . These companies offer competitive pricing, flexible schedules, and comfortable travel experiences.

Bus

Contact phone

+44 345 241 8000

Website

https://www.stagecoachbus.com/

Bus from Library to Radnor Park

Average Duration

1h 36m

Estimated price

0-0

Bus from Fire Station to Bus Station

Average Duration

35m

Estimated price

0-0

Bus from Bus Station to Radnor Park

Average Duration

44m

Estimated price

0-0

Train

Contact phone

+44 345 322 7021

Website

https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/

Train from Herne Bay to Ramsgate

Average Duration

29m

Estimated price

11-16

Train from Ramsgate to Folkestone Central

Average Duration

50m

Estimated price

19-28

Taxi

Contact phone

+44 1795 350 035

Website

https://indycabs.co.uk

Taxi from Herne Bay to Folkestone

Average Duration

36m

Estimated price

65-80

Contact phone

+44 1227 369 999

Website

https://hernecars.co.uk

Taxi from Herne Bay to Folkestone

Average Duration

36m

Estimated price

65-80

Contact phone

+44 1227 283 666

Website

https://abacuscarsltd.co.uk

Taxi from Herne Bay to Folkestone

Average Duration

36m

Estimated price

65-80

Contact phone

+44 1227 388 155

Taxi from Herne Bay to Folkestone

Average Duration

36m

Estimated price

65-80

Herne Bay to Folkestone: Overview of Bus, Train, Flight, and Car Trips

Traveling between Herne Bay and Folkestone offers a variety of convenient options to suit your preferences, schedule, and budget. Whether you prioritize affordability, speed, or comfort, you’re sure to find the perfect way to travel without compromising on quality or convenience.

🚗 Experience a delightful drive of 40.2 km from Herne Bay to Folkestone, taking approximately 36 minutes ⏱️ to reach your destination in swift comfort. 💷 Enjoy the affordability of this journey by car, with prices ranging from £6 to £9, offering you a cost-effective way to travel between these charming English towns.

Average price

£6 - £9

🚆 There is no direct train from Herne Bay to Folkestone, but you can reach Folkestone Central station from Herne Bay station with transfers in between. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m. 🗺️ Route options vary with different transfer points and durations. Prices for the train between Herne Bay and Folkestone can range from £24 - £35.

Departure Point

Herne Bay station

Arrival Point

Folkestone Central station

🚌 There is no direct bus from Herne Bay to Folkestone, but you can take a service operated by Stagecoach South East with transfers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes. 🛤️ Route options vary in duration, ranging from 1 hour 32 minutes to 1 hour 54 minutes, all with a transfer in Canterbury. The distance of the route is 42 kilometers, and you'll be using Stagecoach South East buses for the entire journey.

Departure Point

Library station

Arrival Point

Radnor Park station