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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 $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 39m. 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 $23, and a train costs an average of $114.
Distance: 238 miles (384 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $170 Average price | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 46m Average total duration 9h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Liverpool to Folkestone:
A bus is $137 (€111) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Folkestone costing on average $170 (€138).
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 16m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Folkestone:
A bus is $137 (€111) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Folkestone costing on average $170 (€138).
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 16m.
- Around 6 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Folkestone West (FKW).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Folkestone, Middelburg Square.
- Travel with National Express to go to Folkestone by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Folkestone by train.
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