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How to get fromFolkestone to Looeby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Liskeardtrain train London Paddington - Penzance / ...
    9h 29m
    £141–258

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    12h 44m
    £44–91

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain train Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Ukn49
    12h 27m
    £67–108

  4. Drive  295.5 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to Looecar car 295.5 mi
    5h 6m
    £73–105

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Liskeardtrain train
    9h 19m
    £171–405

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain train Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Liskeardtrain train London Paddington - Penzance / ...
    10h 31m
    £141–258

Folkestone to Looe by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 29m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Bridge via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Liskeard, and Liskeard station in around 9h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Fire Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 12h 44m.

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