How to travel from Folkestone to London

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Compare train and bus 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 €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. 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 €8, and a train costs an average of €17.

Distance: 64 miles (103 km)

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€30

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€14

Average price

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1h 41m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 11m

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30m

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3h 32m

Average total duration

3h 2m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Southeastern

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from Folkestone to London

How to get from Folkestone to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Folkestone to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

SoutheasternP63471
04:44AM1h31
Folkestone West (FKW)
06:15AMLondon Bridge (LBG)
$331One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

SoutheasternP63471
04:44AM1h31
Folkestone West (FKW)
06:15AMLondon Bridge (LBG)
$331One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SoutheasternP63401
05:59AM0h52
Folkestone West (FKW)
06:51AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
$511One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SoutheasternP74837
05:40AM1h31
Folkestone West (FKW)
07:11AMLondon Bridge (LBG)
$441One-way
0 transfers
SoutheasternP63401 · P62748
05:59AM1h38
Folkestone West (FKW)
07:37AMLondon Bridge (LBG)
$441One-way
1 transfer
SoutheasternP63471 · P62744
04:44AM1h04
Folkestone West (FKW)
05:48AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
$511One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Folkestone to London

Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Folkestone to London.

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There are 2 options to travel between Folkestone and London including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Folkestone to London is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

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 $21 (€17).

The fastest way to travel from Folkestone to London is by train with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 50m.

The distance from Folkestone to London is approximately 64 miles (103 km).
The average frequency per day from Folkestone to London is:
  • 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Folkestone to London:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Folkestone to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
  • Travel with Southeastern, Southeastern to go to London by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Folkestone to London with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Southeastern.
Omio customers who travel from Folkestone to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.

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