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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 $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $97.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $174 Average price | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 43m Average total duration 8h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Manchester to Folkestone:
A bus is $139 (€114) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Folkestone costing on average $174 (€143).
A bus is $210 (€172) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Folkestone costing on average $245 (€201).
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 9m.
Bus takes on average 8h 13m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Folkestone
How to get from Manchester to Folkestone by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Folkestone is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX540 · NX0074:55 PM8h45Manchester, Coach Station1:40 AMFolkestone, Middelburg Square$291One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX540 · NX0074:55 PM8h45Manchester, Coach Station1:40 AMFolkestone, Middelburg Square$291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W34134+
P85923+
Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International9:14 AM3h45Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:59 PMFolkestone West (FKW)$1861One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W34090+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+P859309:54 AM4h05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:59 PMFolkestone West (FKW)$801One-way2 transfers
- W33893+P85671+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+P890279:34 AM4h07Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:41 PMFolkestone West (FKW)$801One-way3 transfers
- W33952+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+P859178:14 AM3h45Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:59 AMFolkestone West (FKW)$1861One-way2 transfers
- NX541 · NX0071:20 PM9h40Manchester, Coach Station11:00 PMFolkestone, Middelburg Square$331One-way1 transfer
- NX424 · NX00711:55 PM12h35Manchester, Coach Station12:30 PMFolkestone, Middelburg Square$421One-way1 transfer
- NX540 · NX00710:15 AM9h45Manchester, Coach Station8:00 PMFolkestone, Middelburg Square$471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Folkestone:
A bus is $139 (€114) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Folkestone costing on average $174 (€143).
A bus is $210 (€172) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Folkestone costing on average $245 (€201).
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 9m.
Bus takes on average 8h 13m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses 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.
- 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).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Folkestone, Middelburg Square.
- Travel with National Express to go to Folkestone by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Folkestone by train.
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