What is the cheapest way to get from London Bridge to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from London Bridge to Folkestone is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 12h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Bridge to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from London Bridge to Folkestone is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between London Bridge and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from London Bridge to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Cary Parade and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Sherborne Road, Exeter and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.

Is there a direct train between London Bridge and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from London Bridge to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Torquay and arriving at Folkestone Central via Newton Abbot, Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from London Bridge to Folkestone?

The distance between London Bridge and Folkestone is 272 miles. The road distance is 258.5 miles.

How do I travel from London Bridge to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from London Bridge to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £120 - £250.

How long does it take to get from London Bridge to Folkestone?

It takes approximately 5h to get from London Bridge to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London Bridge to Folkestone bus from?

London Bridge to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Sherborne Road station.

Where do I catch the London Bridge to Folkestone train from?

London Bridge to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.

Train or bus from London Bridge to Folkestone?

The best way to get from London Bridge to Folkestone is to train which takes 5h and costs £120 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 12h 43m.

Where does the London Bridge to Folkestone bus arrive?

London Bridge to Folkestone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the London Bridge to Folkestone train arrive?

London Bridge to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from London Bridge to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between London Bridge to Folkestone is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from London Bridge to Folkestone.

How do I get a train ticket from London Bridge to Folkestone?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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There are 7 ways to get from London Bridge to Folkestone by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
5h
£125–243
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sherborne Road to Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Exeter to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
12h 43m
£43–87
Drive 257 mi
1. Drive from London Bridge to Folkestonecar 257 mi
4h 25m
£62–90
Train, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Torquay to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 46m
£266–532
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Torquay to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 27m
£117–251
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Torquay to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h
£221–487
Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Torquay to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 12m
£148–293

London Bridge to Folkestone by train and subway

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Distance: 270.8 mi
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between London Bridge, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Torquay to Folkestone Central via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cary Parade to Bouverie Road West via Sherborne Road, Bus Station, Exeter, and London Victoria in around 12h 43m.

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