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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 39m. 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 $24, while a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m 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.
Compare ways to travel from London to Folkestone
Compare the available ways to get from London to Folkestone, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Folkestone:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Folkestone costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
The journey is about 43m faster (1h 9m by train vs 1h 52m by car) and roughly $8 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($38 vs $45). 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 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.
- NX007
10:30 PM 2h50 London, Victoria Coach Station 1:20 AM Folkestone, Middelburg Square $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX007
10:30 PM 2h50 London, Victoria Coach Station 1:20 AM Folkestone, Middelburg Square $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- P85930
1:07 PM 0h52 London St Pancras International (STP) 1:59 PM Folkestone West (FKW) $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- P89033
1:13 PM 1h28 London Bridge (LBG) 2:41 PM Folkestone West (FKW) $20 1 One-way 0 transfers - P89021
11:13 AM 1h28 London Bridge (LBG) 12:41 PM Folkestone West (FKW) $20 1 One-way 0 transfers - P89039
2:13 PM 1h33 London Bridge (LBG) 3:46 PM Folkestone West (FKW) $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX007
9:30 AM 3h00 London, Victoria Coach Station 12:30 PM Folkestone, Middelburg Square $10 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX007
2:00 PM 3h05 London, Victoria Coach Station 5:05 PM Folkestone, Middelburg Square $10 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX007
6:30 PM 3h15 London, Victoria Coach Station 9:45 PM Folkestone, Middelburg Square $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Folkestone:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Folkestone costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Folkestone as scheduled services by bus and train 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 to go to Folkestone by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 5 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
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