What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Folkestone Central?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Folkestone Central is to bus which costs £19 - £65 and takes 9h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Folkestone Central?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Folkestone Central is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Folkestone Central?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Folkestone Central. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Bouverie Road West via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Folkestone Central?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Folkestone Central. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Folkestone Central via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Exeter to Folkestone Central?

The distance between Exeter and Folkestone Central is 246 miles. The road distance is 236.6 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Folkestone Central without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Folkestone Central without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 59m and costs £75 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Folkestone Central?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Exeter to Folkestone Central, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Folkestone Central bus from?

Exeter to Folkestone Central bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Folkestone Central train from?

Exeter to Folkestone Central train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Folkestone Central?

The best way to get from Exeter to Folkestone Central is to train via London which takes 3h 59m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £65 and takes 9h 16m.

Where does the Exeter to Folkestone Central bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to Folkestone Central train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Folkestone Central?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Folkestone Central is 237 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Exeter to Folkestone Central.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to Folkestone Central?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone Central?

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Exeter to Folkestone Central - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to Folkestone Central by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Totnes - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 59m
£78–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoriabus Uk049 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
9h 16m
£20–61
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Exeter to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukn49
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
6h 48m
£34–114
Drive 235.2 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestone Centralcar 235.2 mi
3h 59m
£58–83
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - 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 13m
£125–335
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
5h 43m
£37–126
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h
£212–603
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 9m
£153–430

Exeter to Folkestone Central by train and subway

125Weekly Services

3h 59mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 244.9 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Folkestone Central, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Folkestone Central via London Victoria and Bouverie Road West in around 9h 16m.

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