Dover-Folkestone Heritage Coast by Train
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The white cliffs between Dover and Folkestone form a dramatic chalk coastline of sheer cliff faces, flower-rich downland and English Channel views, with the coast path running high above sea and shingle. Dover Priory, Folkestone Central and Folkestone West stations give train access to clifftop walks.
There are 5 stations within 5 miles of the Dover-Folkestone Heritage Coast.
The area is home to 6 DoBIH-listed peaks, the highest being Cheriton Hill at 188m.
A National Trail passes nearby: North Downs Way.
Dover-Folkestone train stations
Best for walkers first: gold, silver and bronze rate the hills, landscape and trails near each.
- Dover Priory1.0 mi (about 1.5 mi on foot) · closestBronze walking rating
- Folkestone West1.8 mi (about 2.5 mi on foot)Bronze walking rating
- Folkestone Central1.1 mi (about 1.5 mi on foot)
- Kearsney2.7 mi (about 3.5 to 4 mi on foot)
- Martin Mill4.7 mi (about 6 to 7 mi on foot)
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.
Journey times from cities
How soon you can be at the nearest station serving the Dover-Folkestone Heritage Coast from each city, counting stations just outside the boundary as well as inside it.
- London to Folkestone WestFrom 55min
- Cambridge to Folkestone WestFrom 2hr 9min
- Leicester to Folkestone WestFrom 2hr 18min
- Oxford to Folkestone WestFrom 2hr 18min
- Brighton to Folkestone WestFrom 2hr 19min
- Nottingham to Folkestone WestFrom 2hr 48min
- Bath to Folkestone WestFrom 2hr 49min
- Southampton to Folkestone WestFrom 2hr 53min
- Norwich to Folkestone WestFrom 2hr 58min
- Bristol to Folkestone WestFrom 3hr 1min
- York to Folkestone WestFrom 3hr 2min
- Leeds to Folkestone WestFrom 3hr 9min
- Birmingham to Folkestone WestFrom 3hr 11min
- Cardiff to Folkestone WestFrom 3hr 24min
- Sheffield to Folkestone WestFrom 3hr 25min
- Exeter to Folkestone WestFrom 3hr 45min
- Manchester to Folkestone WestFrom 3hr 47min
- Liverpool to Folkestone WestFrom 3hr 55min
- Durham to Folkestone WestFrom 4hr
- Preston to Folkestone WestFrom 4hr
- Newcastle to Folkestone WestFrom 4hr 2min
- Lancaster to Folkestone WestFrom 4hr 21min
Good to know
Can you get to the Dover-Folkestone Heritage Coast by train?
Yes. 5 stations are within 5 miles of the Dover-Folkestone Heritage Coast, including Dover Priory and Folkestone Central.
What is the nearest train station to the Dover-Folkestone Heritage Coast?
Dover Priory, 1.0 mile away (about 1.5 miles on foot) from the Dover-Folkestone Heritage Coast.
How long does it take to get to the Dover-Folkestone Heritage Coast by train?
The Dover-Folkestone Heritage Coast is 55min from London, 2hr 9min from Cambridge and 2hr 18min from Leicester by train, to the nearest station.
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