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Cities Near Folkestone

Cities near Folkestone, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Ashford, Canterbury, Saint Peters. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Folkestone, UK is Ashford, about 13 mi (22 km) away — roughly 26 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Ashford13 mi / 22 km26 minDrive/railDay trip
Canterbury14 mi / 23 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Saint Peters22 mi / 36 km43 minDrive/railDay trip
Hastings30 mi / 49 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
Maidstone31 mi / 50 km1 hrDrive/railDay trip
Calais31 mi / 50 km56 minDrive/railDay trip
Gillingham34 mi / 55 km1 hr 1 minDrive/railDay trip
Southend-on-Sea37 mi / 60 km1 hr 7 minDrive/railDay trip
Royal Tunbridge Wells39 mi / 63 km1 hr 11 minDrive/railDay trip
Gravesend42 mi / 68 km1 hr 16 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Folkestone

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Ashford, Canterbury, Saint Peters, Hastings, Maidstone. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Folkestone include Ashford, Canterbury, Saint Peters, Hastings, Maidstone. The closest is Ashford, about 13 miles (22 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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