How to travel from Folkestone to London

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Travel Information to London from Folkestone

Distance63 miles (102 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$10 - $16
Cheapest modeBus • $10 (€9) • 2 h 50 min
Fastest modeTrain • $16 (€15) • 53 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or Southeastern

Travel 63 miles (102 km) by train or bus between Folkestone and London. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or Southeastern among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Folkestone to London.

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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.

SoutheasternP18284
09:05AM1h36
Folkestone West (FKW)
10:41AMLondon Bridge (LBG)
$261One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX007
04:50AM3h30
Folkestone
08:20AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$191One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SoutheasternP19618
09:01AM0h53
Folkestone West (FKW)
09:54AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
$491One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SoutheasternP18292
08:35AM1h37
Folkestone West (FKW)
10:12AMLondon Bridge (LBG)
$351One-way
0 transfers
SoutheasternP18284 · P19686
09:05AM1h14
Folkestone West (FKW)
10:19AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
$411One-way
1 transfer
SoutheasternP19620 · P18327
08:01AM1h40
Folkestone West (FKW)
09:41AMLondon Bridge (LBG)
$691One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX007
08:05AM3h15
Folkestone
11:20AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$331One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX007
01:40PM3h10
Folkestone
04:50PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$351One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX007
05:10PM3h10
Folkestone
08:20PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$351One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs

There are 2 options to travel to London from Folkestone including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to London is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $10 (€9) compared to other travel options to London:

Taking a bus costs $6 (€5) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $16 (€15).

The fastest way from Folkestone to London is by train with an average journey time of 53 min.

There are alternative travel options to London that take longer:

Bus takes 2 h 50 min on average.

London is approximately 63 miles (102 km) away from Folkestone.

The average frequency per day from Folkestone to London is:

  • 4 buses a day.
  • 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to London from Folkestone as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Folkestone to London:

  • Most travelers catch their bus from Folkestone, Middelburg Square and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Most travelers catch their train from Folkestone Central and arrive in London St Pancras International.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Folkestone to London:

  • You can go to London from Folkestone by bus with National Express. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $10 (€9) with National Express from Folkestone to London on Omio.
  • You can travel between Folkestone and London by train with Southeastern. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $16 (€15) with Southeastern from Folkestone to London.

Yes, there are direct routes from Folkestone to London with the following travel companies:

  • You can check for a direct bus to London with National Express with 4 direct buses per day.
  • You can find 6 direct trains per day to London with Southeastern.

Direct services to London tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Looking to extend your trip from Folkestone to London? Many Omio customers who go from Folkestone to London usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or Brussels. If you're looking to explore Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or Brussels from London, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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