What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Folkestone is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 9h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Folkestone is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £90 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Bouverie Road West via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Chester to Folkestone?

The distance between Chester and Folkestone is 250 miles. The road distance is 264.8 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £90 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Folkestone?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Chester to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Folkestone bus from?

Chester to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Folkestone train from?

Chester to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Chester to Folkestone is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Chester to Folkestone bus arrive?

Chester to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Chester to Folkestone train arrive?

Chester to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Chester to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Folkestone is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Chester to Folkestone.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Folkestone?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Chester to Folkestone?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1230+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Chester to Folkestone - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Folkestone by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 49m
£94–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
9h 10m
£34–71
Drive 263.2 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar 263.2 mi
4h 32m
£66–95
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 53m
£114–338
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bletchleytrain
3. Take the train from Bletchley to London Eustontrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 5m
£105–225
Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 30m
£101–286
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 13m
£93–204
Fly Liverpool to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LPL - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 57m
£263–736
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 40m
£145–319

Chester to Folkestone by train and foot

82Weekly Services

3h 49mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Folkestone.

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Distance: 248.2 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Folkestone Central via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bouverie Road West via London Victoria in around 9h 10m.

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