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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 an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, while a flight costs an average of $477.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$55 Average price Cheapest | $177 Average price | $477 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 1m Average total duration 8h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 $122 (€102) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Folkestone costing on average $177 (€149).
A bus is $422 (€355) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Folkestone costing on average $477 (€401).
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 9h 1m.
Tickets start at around $55 (€46) compared to roughly $94 (€79) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39 (€32). The journey takes 8h 31m versus 5h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:15 PM3h15Manchester6:30 PMFolkestone$2771One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 3:15 PM3h15Manchester6:30 PMFolkestone$2771One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 3:15 PM3h15Manchester6:30 PMFolkestone$2771One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 3:35 PM3h25Manchester7:00 PMFolkestone$2771One-way1 transfer
- 7:35 AM3h26Manchester11:01 AMFolkestone$2771One-way1 transfer
- 8:35 AM3h26Manchester12:01 PMFolkestone$2771One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Folkestone:
A bus is $122 (€102) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Folkestone costing on average $177 (€149).
A bus is $422 (€355) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Folkestone costing on average $477 (€401).
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 9h 1m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 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 Avanti West Coast to go to Folkestone by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Folkestone by bus.
- Travel with Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Folkestone by flight.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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