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There are 6 ways to get from Folkestone to Cornwall by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
    7h 6m
    £82–241

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus007 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dennison Road Car Parkbus406 / ...
    12h 21m
    £31–81

  3. Drive 302.8 mi

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

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)planeLHR - NQY
    9h 20m
    £158–461

  5. Train via Exeter

    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 39m
    £53–230

  6. 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 41m
    £101–211

Folkestone to Cornwall by train, subway, and bus

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest 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 St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Plymouth, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 7h 6m. 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 12h 21m.

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