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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Bodmin is to bus which costs £60 - £160 and takes 11h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Bodmin is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Bodmin?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone station to Bodmin. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central station and arriving at Dennison Road Car Park via Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Bodmin?

The distance between Folkestone and Bodmin is 327 miles. The road distance is 298.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Bodmin without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 9h 20m and costs £130 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Folkestone to Bodmin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Bodmin bus from?

Folkestone to Bodmin bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Bodmin?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Bodmin is to train via Exeter which takes 9h 20m and costs £130 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 11h 58m.

Where does the Folkestone to Bodmin bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Folkestone to Bodmin?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Bodmin is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Folkestone to Bodmin.

Where can I stay near Bodmin?

There are 3003+ hotels available in Bodmin.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Folkestone to Bodmin 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 via Exeter
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
9h 20m
£131–294
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 406 / ...
11h 58m
£61–158
Drive 296.4 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Bodmincar 296.4 mi
5h 8m
£74–106
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
8h 31m
£172–561
Train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bodmin Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
9h 29m
£147–285
Train #2
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bodmin Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
10h 23m
£147–286
Train to London City Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LCY - NQY
9h
£276–820
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Robartes Roadbus
6h 27m
£68–388
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
9h 30m
£172–406

Folkestone to Bodmin by train and bus

98Weekly Services

9h 20mAverage Duration

£131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 324.9 mi
Duration: 9h 20m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Robartes Road via London Bridge, London Bridge Station, Waterloo Station / York Road, London Waterloo, Exeter St Davids, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Dennison Road Car Park via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 11h 58m.

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