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Compare bus and train for Deal to Folkestone
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Deal to Folkestone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 13 miles (22 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Deal to Folkestone
Compare the available ways to get from Deal to Folkestone, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (30m by train vs 31m by car). Tickets start at around $18 compared to roughly $7 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Deal to Folkestone
How to get from Deal to Folkestone by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Deal to Folkestone is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:07 PM 0h27 Deal 4:34 PM Folkestone $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:07 PM 0h27 Deal 4:34 PM Folkestone $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:07 PM 0h27 Deal 4:34 PM Folkestone $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:37 PM 0h27 Deal 5:04 PM Folkestone $15 1 One-way 0 transfers5:07 PM 0h27 Deal 5:34 PM Folkestone $15 1 One-way 0 transfers5:37 PM 0h27 Deal 6:04 PM Folkestone $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Deal to Folkestone
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Deal and Folkestone as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Deal station (DEA) and arrive in Folkestone Central (FKC).
- Travel with Southeastern to go to Folkestone by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
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