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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Reading is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 1h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Reading is to train via London which takes 1h 47m and costs £45 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Reading RailAir via London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Reading. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Reading via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Reading?

The distance between Folkestone and Reading is 109 miles. The road distance is 110.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 47m and costs £45 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Folkestone to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Reading bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Folkestone to Reading?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Reading is to train via London which takes 1h 47m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Folkestone to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Folkestone to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Folkestone to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Reading is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Folkestone to Reading.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Folkestone to Reading?

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Folkestone to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
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 Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 47m
£47–100
Drive 109.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Folkestone to Readingcar 109.7 mi
1h 53m
£27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
5h 16m
£39–77
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 Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
2h 35m
£45–127
Train #2
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Readingtrain Elizabeth
3h 13m
£51–119

Folkestone to Reading by train and subway

122Weekly Services

1h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 108.1 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Reading via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Reading RailAir via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 5h 16m.

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