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Compare bus and train for Folkestone to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Folkestone to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 14 miles (23 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price |
1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Folkestone to Canterbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to Canterbury:
A train is $0.46 (€0.37) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Folkestone to Canterbury costing on average $9 (€8).
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 30m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Folkestone and Canterbury as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Folkestone Central (FKC) and arrive in Canterbury West (CBW).
- Buses mostly depart from Folkestone, Middelburg Square and arrive in Canterbury, University Of Kent.
- Travel with Southeastern, Southeastern to go to Canterbury by train.
- Travel with National Express, Stagecoach South East to go to Canterbury by bus.
- 7 direct buses per day with National Express, Stagecoach South East.
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