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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 4m. 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 bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 14 miles (23 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration 48m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Folkestone to Canterbury
Compare the available ways to get from Folkestone to Canterbury, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to Canterbury:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Folkestone to Canterbury costing on average $16.
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 18m.
Tickets start at around $16 compared to roughly $7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$9. The journey takes 34m versus 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
- P88995 · P86148
8:52 AM 0h51 Folkestone Central (FKC) 9:43 AM Canterbury East (CBE) $10 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- P88995 · P86148
8:52 AM 0h51 Folkestone Central (FKC) 9:43 AM Canterbury East (CBE) $10 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- P85897 · P85628
8:01 AM 0h33 Folkestone West (FKW) 8:34 AM Canterbury West (CBW) $26 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- P88994 · P86141_P86142
8:15 AM 1h03 Folkestone Central (FKC) 9:18 AM Canterbury East (CBE) $10 1 One-way 1 transfer - P90246 · P89006
9:35 AM 0h47 Folkestone West (FKW) 10:22 AM Canterbury West (CBW) $13 1 One-way 1 transfer - P90331 · P89000
8:35 AM 0h48 Folkestone West (FKW) 9:23 AM Canterbury West (CBW) $13 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX007
2:10 PM 0h45 Folkestone, Middelburg Square 2:55 PM Canterbury, University Of Kent $14 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX007
4:50 AM 0h48 Folkestone, Middelburg Square 5:38 AM Canterbury, University Of Kent $14 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX007
6:10 PM 0h50 Folkestone, Middelburg Square 7:00 PM Canterbury, University Of Kent $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to Canterbury:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Folkestone to Canterbury costing on average $16.
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 18m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 to go to Canterbury by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Canterbury by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
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