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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 €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. 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 €8, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€25 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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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This is compared to other travel options from London to Folkestone:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Folkestone costing on average $17 (€13).
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 8 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.
- 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.
- 5 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Southeastern.
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