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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Ilminster is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Ilminster is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Ilminster?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Market House via London Victoria, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Ilminster?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Taunton via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Ilminster?

The distance between Folkestone and Ilminster is 230 miles. The road distance is 202.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Ilminster without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Folkestone to Ilminster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Ilminster bus from?

Folkestone to Ilminster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Ilminster train from?

Folkestone to Ilminster train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Ilminster?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Ilminster is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 12m.

Where does the Folkestone to Ilminster bus arrive?

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

Where does the Folkestone to Ilminster train arrive?

Folkestone to Ilminster train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Folkestone to Ilminster?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Ilminster is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Folkestone to Ilminster.

Where can I stay near Ilminster?

There are 1537+ hotels available in Ilminster.

Folkestone to Ilminster - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Ilminster by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 30m
£96–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
9h 12m
£41–70
Drive 201.5 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Ilminstercar 201.5 mi
3h 22m
£50–72
Train via Axminster
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Waterloo Easttrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 43m
£87–176

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Distance: 229 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Market House via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Market House via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 9h 12m.

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