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Compare train and bus for Folkestone to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Folkestone to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, while a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 14 miles (23 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to Canterbury:
A train is $0.40 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Folkestone to Canterbury costing on average $13.
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (29m by train vs 31m by car). Tickets start at around $13 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 Folkestone to Canterbury
How to get from Folkestone to Canterbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Folkestone to Canterbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- P85904 · J09240_J0924110:03 AM1h15Folkestone Central (FKC)11:18 AMCanterbury East (CBE)$91One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- P85904 · J09240_J0924110:03 AM1h15Folkestone Central (FKC)11:18 AMCanterbury East (CBE)$91One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- P85922 · P8565610:58 AM0h36Folkestone West (FKW)11:34 AMCanterbury West (CBW)$91One-way1 transfer
Other options
- P88999 · J09242_J092439:02 AM1h16Folkestone Central (FKC)10:18 AMCanterbury East (CBE)$91One-way1 transfer
- P88992 · J09244_J092458:02 AM1h16Folkestone Central (FKC)9:18 AMCanterbury East (CBE)$91One-way1 transfer
- P85916 · P856469:58 AM0h36Folkestone West (FKW)10:34 AMCanterbury West (CBW)$91One-way1 transfer
- NX0071:50 PM0h45Folkestone, Middelburg Square2:35 PMCanterbury, University Of Kent$111One-way0 transfers
- NX0075:30 AM0h47Folkestone, Middelburg Square6:17 AMCanterbury, University Of Kent$111One-way0 transfers
- NX0078:20 AM0h50Folkestone, Middelburg Square9:10 AMCanterbury, University Of Kent$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to Canterbury:
A train is $0.40 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Folkestone to Canterbury costing on average $13.
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Folkestone and Canterbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Folkestone West (FKW) 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.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, Stagecoach South East.
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