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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Folkestone
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Folkestone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 165 miles (266 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price |
6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Folkestone
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Folkestone:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Folkestone costing on average $72 (€58).
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 50m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Folkestone as scheduled services by train and bus 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 Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Folkestone by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Folkestone by bus.
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