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4.6Travel Information between London and Folkestone
 Distance | 63 miles (102 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $9 - $17 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $9 (€8) • 2 h 40 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $17 (€16) • 1 h 2 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or Southeastern |
Take a train or bus to travel 63 miles (102 km) from London to Folkestone. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Southeastern among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from London to Folkestone.
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How to get from London to Folkestone by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from London to Folkestone is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Folkestone.
There are 2 ways to get from London to Folkestone: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Folkestone is a bus with an average price of $9 (€8).
This is compared to other travel options from London to Folkestone:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train with an average ticket price of $17 (€16) from London to Folkestone.
The fastest way from London to Folkestone is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 2 min.
There are alternative travel options to Folkestone that take longer:
Bus takes 2 h 40 min on average.
The London to Folkestone distance is around 63 miles (102 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Folkestone is:
- Around 4 buses per day.
- 8 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from London to Folkestone as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Folkestone:
- Most travelers who buy a bus ticket from London to Folkestone depart from London, Victoria Coach Station to Folkestone, Middelburg Square.
- Most travelers take a train from London St Pancras International to Folkestone Central.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Folkestone:
- You can travel by bus between London and Folkestone with National Express, and you can find National Express London to Folkestone tickets for $9 (€8) on Omio.
- You can go to Folkestone from London by train with Southeastern. You'll see cheap train tickets for $17 (€16) with Southeastern from London to Folkestone on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Folkestone with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with National Express 4 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with Southeastern with 5 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Folkestone as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Folkestone from London.
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