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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Paignton is to bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 11h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Paignton is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Paignton?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone station to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central station and arriving at Great Western Road via Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Paignton?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Paignton via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Paignton?

The distance between Folkestone and Paignton is 274 miles. The road distance is 258.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Paignton without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £120 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Folkestone to Paignton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Paignton bus from?

Folkestone to Paignton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Paignton train from?

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

Train or bus from Folkestone to Paignton?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Paignton is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £120 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 11h 18m.

Where does the Folkestone to Paignton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Folkestone to Paignton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Folkestone to Paignton?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Paignton is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Folkestone to Paignton.

How do I get a train ticket from Folkestone to Paignton?

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Where can I stay near Paignton?

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Folkestone to Paignton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Folkestone to Paignton by train, bus, car, or plane

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

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 Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 48m
£125–242
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Great Western Roadbus 501
11h 18m
£50–128
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sherborne Roadbus 2 / ...
10h 22m
£71–149
Drive 256.6 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Paigntoncar 256.6 mi
4h 23m
£64–92
Train to London City Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
8h 44m
£269–744
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Waterloo Easttrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
7h 15m
£117–250
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
8h 25m
£205–541
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
7h 41m
£150–365

Folkestone to Paignton by train and subway

122Weekly Services

4h 48mAverage Duration

£125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 272.9 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Paignton via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Newton Abbot in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Great Western Road via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 11h 18m.

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