What is the cheapest way to get from Folkestone to New Forest?

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to New Forest is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Folkestone to New Forest?

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to New Forest is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and New Forest?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to New Forest station. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Police Station via London Victoria and Fleming Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Folkestone to New Forest?

The distance between Folkestone and New Forest is 164 miles. The road distance is 144.9 miles.

How do I travel from Folkestone to New Forest without a car?

The best way to get from Folkestone to New Forest without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 6m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Folkestone to New Forest?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Folkestone to New Forest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to New Forest bus from?

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

Train or bus from Folkestone to New Forest?

The best way to get from Folkestone to New Forest is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs £27 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £180 and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the Folkestone to New Forest bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Folkestone to New Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to New Forest is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Folkestone to New Forest.

Where can I stay near New Forest?

There are 1043+ hotels available in New Forest.

Folkestone to New Forest - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 1 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Folkestone to New Forest by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
3. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Five Alls Courtbus X5
3h 6m
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 Fleming Waybus 401 / ...
7h 26m
£28–48
Drive 144 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to New Forestcar 144 mi
2h 28m
£35–51
Train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 56m
£49–173
Train via Newbury
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newburytrain London Paddington - Newbury / ...
4h 34m
£55–139
Train, line 1 bus
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Readingtrain
3. Take the bus from Blagrave Street to Newbury Wharfbus 1
6h 20m
£41–122

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Folkestone to New Forest.

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Distance: 162.7 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and New Forest, Wiltshire, England?

You can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Police Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Fleming Way in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Folkestone Central to Police Station via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, London Paddington, Swindon, and Fleming Way in around 3h 56m.

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