There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Cheltenham by train, subway, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
4h 2m£85–173Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 444 / ...
8h 19m£37–88Train, subway, bus
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 stationsubway
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus
5h 23m£57–133Drive 163.4 mi
- Drive from Folkestone to Cheltenhamcar 163.4 mi
3h 25m£40–58Train
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
4h 50m£85–174
Folkestone to Cheltenham by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone station to Cheltenham station. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central station and arriving at Royal Well Bus Station via Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Folkestone and Cheltenham is 193 miles. The road distance is 164.4 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Cheltenham without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 2m and costs £85 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Folkestone to Cheltenham, including transfers.
Folkestone to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Folkestone to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Cheltenham is to train via London which takes 4h 2m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 8h 19m.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Cheltenham, England?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Cheltenham Spa via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Royal Well Bus Station via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 8h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–50
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Folkestone to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Folkestone to Cheltenham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Cheltenham is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Folkestone to Cheltenham.
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