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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Folkestone
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Folkestone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 8m. 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 $22, and a train costs an average of $88.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $131 Average price |
8h 43m Average total duration 8h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Manchester 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 Manchester to Folkestone:
A bus is $66 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Folkestone costing on average $88 (€70).
A bus is $93 (€74) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Folkestone costing on average $115 (€91).
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 45m.
Bus takes on average 8h 35m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Folkestone as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Folkestone, Middelburg Square.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Folkestone West (FKW).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Folkestone by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Folkestone by bus.
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