Visitor Information

By train

High speed trains run regularly from London St Pancras International, getting you to Folkestone in just over 50 minutes. Folkestone Central Station is a short walk from the centre of town and approximately 15 minutes from the Creative Quarter and harbour area. For full details visit Southeastern Railway.

By car

From the M20, turn off at junction 13 and follow signs to the Harbour. (SAT NAV USERS – CT20 1BN)

Parking

Parking is available behind Quarterhouse with a limited number of spaces. Parking, including monthly and annual permits, can be purchased via PayByPhone. 

Download the PayByPhone app from the app store or check information on parking meters in the Quarterhouse car park for details. 

Additional car parks can be found near by at Tram Road (2 mins), Payers Park (2 mins) and the Harbour car park (5 mins). All council car parks charge daily fees starting from £1.20 per hour. 

By bus or coach

A direct National Express coach service runs from London Victoria Coach Station to the main bus station in Folkestone's town centre. Stagecoach operates a network of routes linking local towns and villages to Folkestone.

Taxis

Folkestone Taxis
01303 252000

Shepway Taxis
01303 888888

JJ Taxis
01303 244442

Premier Taxis
01303 270000

Channel Cars
01303 252252