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Compare bus and train for Folkestone to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Folkestone to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
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$30 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Folkestone to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Folkestone to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX0079:35 AM3h15Folkestone, Middelburg Square12:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$191One-way0 transfers
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NX0079:35 AM3h15Folkestone, Middelburg Square12:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P634029:01 AM0h53Folkestone West (FKW)9:54 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$671One-way0 transfers
Other options
P635939:05 AM1h36Folkestone West (FKW)10:41 AMLondon Bridge (LBG)$241One-way0 transfers
P748358:35 AM1h36Folkestone West (FKW)10:11 AMLondon Bridge (LBG)$321One-way0 transfers
P63593 · P744169:05 AM1h14Folkestone West (FKW)10:19 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$401One-way1 transfer
NX0072:10 PM3h10Folkestone, Middelburg Square5:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$191One-way0 transfers
NX0076:10 PM3h10Folkestone, Middelburg Square9:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$191One-way0 transfers
NX0074:50 AM3h30Folkestone, Middelburg Square8:20 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to London:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Folkestone to London costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Folkestone and London 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 London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Folkestone, Middelburg Square and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Southeastern, Southeastern to go to London by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 6 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Southeastern.
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