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How to get fromChester to Folkestoneby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train Chester - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
    3h 48m
    £62–281

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus bus Ukn21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    9h 35m
    £19–73

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus bus Uk021 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone Centraltrain train London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
    7h 7m
    £28–153

  4. Drive 263.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar car 263.2 mi
    4h 32m
    £65–94

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 52m
    £77–274

  6. Fly Liverpool to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane LPL - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 51m
    £251–765

  7. Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LPL - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 16m
    £85–232

  8. Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane LPL - STN
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 25m
    £83–201

  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 47m
    £106–351

Chester to Folkestone by train and foot

Calendar79Weekly Services
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bouverie Road West via London Victoria in around 9h 35m.

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