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How to get fromFolkestone to Cornwallby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Cornwall by train, bus, or car

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  1. 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 45m
    £53–230

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus007 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus
    3. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Bus Stationbus504
    13h 22m
    £51–99

  3. Drive 302.8 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to Cornwallcar302.8 mi
    5h 10m
    £74–107

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras IntltrainRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to St AustelltrainLondon Paddington - Penzance
    9h 48m
    £108–273

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing CrosstrainDover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bodmin ParkwaytrainLondon Paddington - Penzance
    10h 49m
    £101–211

Folkestone to Cornwall by train and bus

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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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 9h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Bowling Green Turn via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, and Bus Station in around 13h 22m.

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