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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 $10. 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 $10, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to London:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Folkestone to London costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 4m.
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.
- NX0075:30 AM2h50Folkestone, Middelburg Square8:20 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX0075:30 AM2h50Folkestone, Middelburg Square8:20 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- J900302:26 PM1h13Folkestone West (FKW)3:39 PMLondon Bridge (LBG)$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
- J900237:26 PM1h13Folkestone West (FKW)8:39 PMLondon Bridge (LBG)$221One-way0 transfers
- J900293:26 PM1h13Folkestone West (FKW)4:39 PMLondon Bridge (LBG)$221One-way0 transfers
- J900228:26 PM1h13Folkestone West (FKW)9:39 PMLondon Bridge (LBG)$221One-way0 transfers
- NX0078:20 AM3h00Folkestone, Middelburg Square11:20 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$121One-way0 transfers
- NX0071:50 PM3h00Folkestone, Middelburg Square4:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$151One-way0 transfers
- NX0075:10 PM3h10Folkestone, Middelburg Square8:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to London:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Folkestone to London costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 4m.
- 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.
- 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, Stagecoach South East 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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