There are 3 ways to get from Axminster to Folkestone by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Axminster to London WaterlooExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo East to Folkestone CentralLondon Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
5h 21m£46–122Drive 211.4 mi
- Drive from Axminster to Folkestone211.4 mi
3h 42m£52–76Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones30
- Take the train from Taunton to London Paddington
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Central
7h 9m
Axminster to Folkestone by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Folkestone is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Axminster to Folkestone is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Folkestone Central via London Waterloo East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Axminster and Folkestone is 214 miles. The road distance is 212.7 miles.
The best way to get from Axminster to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £45 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Axminster to Folkestone, including transfers.
Axminster to Folkestone train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Axminster to Folkestone train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Folkestone is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Axminster to Folkestone.
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What companies run services between Axminster, England and Folkestone, England?
You can take a train from Axminster to Folkestone Central via London Waterloo and London Waterloo East in around 5h 21m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Axminster to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–100
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Waterloo East to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Taunton to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–130
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/somerset/
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