There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Cornwall by train, bus, or car
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Train via Exeter
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Bridgetrain
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
10h 9m£138–296Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 406 / ...
13h 16m£62–160Drive 302.8 mi
- Drive from Folkestone to Cornwallcar 302.8 mi
5h 14m£75–108Train
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Partrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
10h 15m£148–300Train #2
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Partrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
11h 3m£148–301
Folkestone to Cornwall by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Cornwall is to bus which costs £60 - £160 and takes 13h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Cornwall is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone station to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central station and arriving at Roundabout via Bus Station, London Victoria and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Luxulyan via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
The distance between Folkestone and Cornwall is 331 miles. The road distance is 304.5 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Cornwall without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 10h 9m and costs £130 - £300.
It takes approximately 10h 9m to get from Folkestone to Cornwall, including transfers.
Folkestone to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Folkestone to Cornwall train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Cornwall is to train via Exeter which takes 10h 9m and costs £130 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 13h 16m.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Cornwall, England?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Roundabout via London Bridge, London Bridge Station, Waterloo Station / York Road, London Waterloo, Exeter St Davids, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 10h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Roundabout via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 13h 16m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Folkestone Central to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–160
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £110–220
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.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
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Dennison Road Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45–120
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Folkestone to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Folkestone to Cornwall train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Cornwall is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Folkestone to Cornwall.
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