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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Torquay is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Torquay is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Torquay?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Tesco via London Victoria and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Torquay?

The distance between Folkestone and Torquay is 271 miles. The road distance is 256.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Torquay without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 38m and costs £95 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Folkestone to Torquay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Torquay bus from?

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

Train or bus from Folkestone to Torquay?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Torquay is to train via London which takes 4h 38m and costs £95 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 14m.

Where does the Folkestone to Torquay bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Folkestone to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Torquay is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Folkestone to Torquay.

Where can I stay near Torquay?

There are 1486+ hotels available in Torquay.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Folkestone to Torquay 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 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 Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
4h 38m
£98–384
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 Rail Stationbus 501
10h 14m
£37–65
Drive 255.3 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Torquaycar 255.3 mi
4h 23m
£62–90
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
7h 45m
£163–441
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 Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
5h 46m
£96–401
Train via Exeter St Davids
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Bridgetrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
7h 15m
£47–149
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
8h 14m
£130–344
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
9h 15m
£218–678

Folkestone to Torquay by train, subway, and bus

122Weekly Services

4h 38mAverage Duration

£98Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Folkestone to Torquay.

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Distance: 269.6 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Asda via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Newton Abbot, and Rail Station in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Tesco via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Rail Station in around 10h 14m.

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