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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 an average ticket price of Kč 814 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč 814, while a train costs an average of Kč 861.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Kč 861 Average price | Kč 814 Average price Cheapest | Kč 964 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 London
Compare the available ways to get from Folkestone to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to London:
A bus is Kč 47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Folkestone to London costing on average Kč 861.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
The journey is about 36m faster (1h 15m by train vs 1h 51m by car) and roughly Kč 104 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (Kč 861 vs Kč 964). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Folkestone to London
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.
- NX007
6:10 PM 3h10 Folkestone, Middelburg Square 9:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station Kč 209 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX007
6:10 PM 3h10 Folkestone, Middelburg Square 9:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station Kč 209 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- P85926
12:01 PM 0h53 Folkestone West (FKW) 12:54 PM London St Pancras International (STP) Kč 629 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- P90258
11:41 AM 1h30 Folkestone West (FKW) 1:11 PM London Bridge (LBG) Kč 397 1 One-way 0 transfers - P90264
12:41 PM 1h30 Folkestone West (FKW) 2:11 PM London Bridge (LBG) Kč 397 1 One-way 0 transfers - P90270
1:41 PM 1h31 Folkestone West (FKW) 3:12 PM London Bridge (LBG) Kč 397 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX007
2:10 PM 3h10 Folkestone, Middelburg Square 5:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station Kč 209 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX007
9:35 AM 3h15 Folkestone, Middelburg Square 12:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station Kč 209 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX007
4:50 AM 3h30 Folkestone, Middelburg Square 8:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station Kč 209 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to London:
A bus is Kč 47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Folkestone to London costing on average Kč 861.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains 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.
- Ferries mostly depart from DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal and arrive in Port of Dover.
- Travel with Southeastern to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
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