How to travel from Liverpool to Folkestone

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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Folkestone

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Folkestone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €97.

Distance: 238 miles (384 km)

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€32

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€187

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9h 35m

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9h 5m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool to Folkestone

Travel to Folkestone 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 Liverpool to Folkestone.

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There are 2 options to travel between Liverpool and Folkestone including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Folkestone is a bus with an average price of $23 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Folkestone:

A bus is $99 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Folkestone costing on average $122 (€97).

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Folkestone is by train with an average journey time of 3h 58m.

Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 45m.

The distance from Liverpool to Folkestone is approximately 238 miles (384 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Folkestone is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Folkestone 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 Liverpool to Folkestone:
  • Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Folkestone, Middelburg Square.
  • Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Folkestone West (FKW).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liverpool to Folkestone, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Folkestone by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Folkestone by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Liverpool to Folkestone often also extend their vacation to go to London, Calais, Paris, Dover, Stratford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Folkestone and these popular destinations at a great price.

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