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How to get from Folkestone to Broadstairs by bus and train?

From Folkestone to Broadstairs by bus and train

To get from Folkestone to Broadstairs in London, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 71 bus from Bus Station, Folkestone station to Folkestone Central Railway Station, Folkestone station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Ramsgate station to Broadstairs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min.

85min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7171
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Leaves from Bus Station, Folkestone
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Folkestone
    ID A1
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Cheriton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Folkestone Central Railway Station, Folkestone
    ID B
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Folkestone Central
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ramsgate
    49 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 8
    Ride to train station Broadstairs
    Ride to train station
    Broadstairs
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Folkestone to Broadstairs by bus and train via 76, SOUTHEASTERN and SOUTHEASTERN

To get from Folkestone to Broadstairs in London, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 76 bus from Bus Station, Folkestone station to Folkestone Central Railway Station, Folkestone station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Ramsgate station to Broadstairs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7676
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Leaves from Bus Station, Folkestone
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Folkestone
    ID D
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Folkestone
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Folkestone Central Railway Station, Folkestone
    ID B
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Folkestone Central
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ramsgate
    49 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 8
    Ride to train station Broadstairs
    Ride to train station
    Broadstairs
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Folkestone to Broadstairs
The distance between Folkestone, London and Broadstairs, London is approximately 31.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Folkestone to Broadstairs by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Folkestone

Folkestone is located at West Cliff Gardens, London and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station, Folkestone.

Bus stations close to Folkestone:

  • Bus Station, Folkestone
  • The Cube, Folkestone
  • Sandgate Road, Folkestone
Public transport stations close to Broadstairs, London

Broadstairs is located at Broadstairs, London and the nearest public transport station is Percy Road, Broadstairs.

Bus stations close to Broadstairs:

  • Percy Road, Broadstairs
  • Broadstairs
  • Osbourne Road, Broadstairs

Alternative route from Folkestone to Broadstairs by bus and train via 76, SOUTHEASTERN and SOUTHEASTERN

To get from Folkestone to Broadstairs in London, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 76 bus from Bus Station, Folkestone station to Folkestone Central Railway Station, Folkestone station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Ramsgate station to Broadstairs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7676
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Leaves from Bus Station, Folkestone
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Folkestone
    ID D
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Folkestone
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Folkestone Central Railway Station, Folkestone
    ID B
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Folkestone Central
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ramsgate
    49 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 8
    Ride to train station Broadstairs
    Ride to train station
    Broadstairs
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Folkestone to Broadstairs?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 71, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Folkestone to Broadstairs?

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 76, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Broadstairs?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Folkestone to Broadstairs?

    The 71 bus line goes from Bus Station, Folkestone station near Folkestone in Shepway to Cheriton station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Cheriton station near Broadstairs in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Folkestone to Broadstairs by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Folkestone in Shepway and Broadstairs in London by bus and train is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Folkestone to get to Broadstairs?

    Get on the 71 bus from the Bus Station, Folkestone stop near Folkestone in Shepway.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Folkestone and Broadstairs?

    Get off the bus at the Cheriton station, which is closest to Broadstairs in London.

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