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Jayride

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Jayride

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Estimated price $128.43

Phone +61 2 8520 3150

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Southern

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Gatwick Express

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Thameslink

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National Express

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Southeastern

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Southern

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Duration 32 min

Frequency Every 15 minutes

Estimated price $13.92–$20.25

Phone +44 3451 27 29 20

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Gatwick Express

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Duration 31 min

Frequency Every 30 minutes

Estimated price $21.52–$30.38

Phone +44 345 850 1530

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Thameslink

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Duration 44 min

Frequency Every 15 minutes

Estimated price $20.25–$43.04

Phone 0345 026 4700

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National Express

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Duration 3h 7m

Frequency 4 times a day

Estimated price $26.58–$36.71

Phone 08717 81 81 81

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Southeastern

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Duration 56 min

Frequency Hourly

Estimated price $53.16–$75.95

Phone +44 345 322 7021

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Metrobus

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Metrobus

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Duration 40 min

Frequency Every 15 minutes

Estimated price $3.16–$3.54

Phone +44 1293 449191

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What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone is to drive which costs $22.83 - $34.78 and takes 1h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $22.83 - $34.78 .

Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone?

The distance between Gatwick Airport and Folkestone is 159 km. The road distance is 121.4 km.

How do I travel from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $59.78 - $103.26 .

How long does it take to get from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone?

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to Folkestone train from?

Gatwick Airport to Folkestone train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train, bus or fly from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $59.78 - $103.26 . There are no good options to bus or fly between Gatwick Airport to Folkestone.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Folkestone train arrive?

Gatwick Airport to Folkestone train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick Airport to Folkestone is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone.

How do I get a train ticket from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone?

Book your Gatwick Airport to Folkestone train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1034+ hotels available in Folkestone. Prices start at $52.61 per night.

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The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals

30-32 Clifton Road, Folkestone

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The Wycliffe Guest House

63 Bouverie Road West, Folkestone

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OYO The Southcliff Hotel

22-26 The Leas, Folkestone

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Folkestone Harbour

51°04′46″N 1°11′23″E / 51°N 1°E / 51; 1 Folkestone Harbour is the main harbour of the town of Folkestone in Kent, England.

Dover Castle

Dover Castle is a medieval castle in Dover, Kent, England and is Grade I listed. It was founded in the 11th century and has been described as the "Key to England" due to its defensive significance throughout history. Some writers say it is the largest castle in England, a title also claimed by Windsor Castle.

Leas Lift

The Leas Lift is a grade II* listed funicular railway that carried passengers between the seafront and the promenade in Folkestone, Kent. Originally installed in 1885, it is one of the oldest water lifts in the UK.

Folkestone

Folkestone is a port town on the English Channel, in Kent, south-east England. The town lies on the southern edge of the North Downs at a valley between two cliffs. It was an important harbour, shipping port & fashionable coastal resort for most part of the 19th and mid 20th centuries.

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What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone?

What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone?

Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport and Folkestone?

How far is it from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone?

How do I travel from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone without a car?

How long does it take to get from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone?

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to Folkestone train from?

Train, bus or fly from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone?

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Folkestone train arrive?

Can I drive from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone?

How do I get a train ticket from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone?

Where can I stay near Folkestone?