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Compare train and bus for London to Folkestone
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Folkestone 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 8m. 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 $19.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$32 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m 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 London to Folkestone:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Folkestone costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Folkestone
How to get from London to Folkestone by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Folkestone is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX00711:00 PM2h40London, Victoria Coach Station1:40 AMFolkestone, Middelburg Square$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX00711:00 PM2h40London, Victoria Coach Station1:40 AMFolkestone, Middelburg Square$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- J901118:09 PM1h14London Bridge (LBG)9:23 PMFolkestone West (FKW)$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
- J9010910:09 PM1h14London Bridge (LBG)11:23 PMFolkestone West (FKW)$221One-way0 transfers
- J901201:09 PM1h14London Bridge (LBG)2:23 PMFolkestone West (FKW)$241One-way0 transfers
- J901109:09 PM1h14London Bridge (LBG)10:23 PMFolkestone West (FKW)$241One-way0 transfers
- NX0078:00 PM3h00London, Victoria Coach Station11:00 PMFolkestone, Middelburg Square$151One-way0 transfers
- NX0079:30 AM3h00London, Victoria Coach Station12:30 PMFolkestone, Middelburg Square$151One-way0 transfers
- NX00712:30 PM3h05London, Victoria Coach Station3:35 PMFolkestone, Middelburg Square$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Folkestone:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Folkestone costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Folkestone as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Folkestone West (FKW).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Folkestone, Middelburg Square.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Dover and arrive in DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal.
- Travel with National Express to go to Folkestone by bus.
- Travel with Southeastern, Southeastern to go to Folkestone by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 6 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
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