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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Folkestone is to bus which costs £50 - £75 and takes 12h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Folkestone is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Roundabout and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Dennison Road Car Park and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Folkestone Central via Par, Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Folkestone?

The distance between Cornwall and Folkestone is 337 miles. The road distance is 305.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cornwall to Folkestone without a car is to train via Par which takes 7h 3m and costs £170 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Cornwall to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Folkestone bus from?

Cornwall to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Folkestone train from?

Cornwall to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.

Train or bus from Cornwall to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Folkestone is to train via Par which takes 7h 3m and costs £170 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £75 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Cornwall to Folkestone bus arrive?

Cornwall to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Cornwall to Folkestone train arrive?

Cornwall to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cornwall to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Folkestone is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Cornwall to Folkestone.

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

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Cornwall to Folkestone - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cornwall to Folkestone by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Par
best
1. Take the train from Par to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
7h 3m
£172–317
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
12h 25m
£51–74
Drive 303.5 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Folkestonecar 303.5 mi
5h 14m
£75–108
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NQY - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
9h 2m
£171–523
Train
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
8h
£169–300
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone Centraltrain
9h 15m
£154–340
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane NQY - 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
6h 44m
£112–457
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London City Airport (LCY)plane NQY - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 39m
£295–826
Train to Exeter, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
9h 29m
£182–449
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 33m
£72–373

Cornwall to Folkestone by train and subway

72Weekly Services

7h 3mAverage Duration

£172Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cornwall to Folkestone.

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Distance: 334.5 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Folkestone Central via Par, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to Bouverie Road West via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 12h 25m.

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