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

The cheapest way to get from Didcot to Folkestone is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Didcot to Folkestone is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Didcot and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Didcot station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Parkway Station and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Queens Lane and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Didcot and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Didcot to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Didcot Parkway and arriving at Folkestone Central via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Didcot to Folkestone?

The distance between Didcot and Folkestone is 126 miles. The road distance is 129 miles.

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

The best way to get from Didcot to Folkestone without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 29m and costs £45 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Didcot to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Didcot to Folkestone bus from?

Didcot to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, depart from Queens Lane station.

Where do I catch the Didcot to Folkestone train from?

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

Train or bus from Didcot to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Didcot to Folkestone is to train via London which takes 2h 29m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Didcot to Folkestone bus arrive?

Didcot to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, arrive at Green Line Coach Station.

Where does the Didcot to Folkestone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Didcot to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Didcot to Folkestone is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Didcot to Folkestone.

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

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Didcot to Folkestone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Didcot to Folkestone by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London PaddingtonBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone CentralSt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 29m
£47–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Green Line Coach StationTube
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road West007
6h 44m
£24–45
Drive 128.3 mi
1. Drive from Didcot to Folkestone128.3 mi
2h 18m
£32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London PaddingtonBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone CentralLondon Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
3h 17m
£48–131

Didcot to Folkestone by train and subway

125Weekly Services

2h 29mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 125.1 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkway Station to Bouverie Road West via Queens Lane, Green Line Coach Station, and London Victoria in around 6h 44m.

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