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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 $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. 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 $13, while a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m 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 |
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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 $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Folkestone to London costing on average $27.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
The journey is about 41m faster (1h 10m by train vs 1h 51m by car) and roughly $18 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($27 vs $46). 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.
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
P859727:01 PM0h53Folkestone West (FKW)7:54 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$191One-way0 transfers
Other options
P903087:41 PM1h30Folkestone West (FKW)9:11 PMLondon Bridge (LBG)$151One-way0 transfers
P902965:41 PM1h30Folkestone West (FKW)7:11 PMLondon Bridge (LBG)$151One-way0 transfers
P903026:41 PM1h30Folkestone West (FKW)8:11 PMLondon Bridge (LBG)$151One-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$121One-way0 transfers
NX0075:10 PM3h10Folkestone, Middelburg Square8:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Folkestone to London:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Folkestone to London costing on average $27.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Ferries mostly depart from DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal and arrive in Port of Dover.
- 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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