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Compare bus and train for Bristol to Folkestone
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Folkestone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, while a train costs an average of €83.
Distance: 165 miles (266 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€83 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest | €57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Folkestone
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Folkestone, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Folkestone:
A bus is €53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Folkestone costing on average €83.
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 41m.
Tickets start at around €30 compared to roughly €57 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €28. The journey takes 6h 11m versus 3h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Folkestone:
A bus is €53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Folkestone costing on average €83.
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 41m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Folkestone as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Folkestone West (FKW).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Folkestone, Middelburg Square.
- Travel with National Express to go to Folkestone by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Southeastern, South Western Railway to go to Folkestone by train.
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