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 £50 - £140 and takes 11h 39m.

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 - £95.

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 Ten Pin Bowling Alley and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Great Western Road and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

How far is it from London Bridge to Folkestone?

The distance between London Bridge and Folkestone is 278 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 via Paignton which takes 5h 51m and costs £120 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m 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 National Express, depart from Great Western Road station.

Train or bus from London Bridge to Folkestone?

The best way to get from London Bridge to Folkestone is to train via Paignton which takes 5h 51m and costs £120 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 11h 39m.

Where does the London Bridge to Folkestone bus arrive?

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

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.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 873+ hotels available in Folkestone.

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

There are 5 ways to get from London Bridge to Folkestone 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 via Paignton
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 51m
£127–258
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
11h 39m
£53–133
Drive 257 mi
1. Drive from London Bridge to Folkestonecar 257 mi
4h 25m
£63–91
Train
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
6h 38m
£126–255
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 57m
£115–261

London Bridge to Folkestone by bus, foot, train, and subway

122Weekly Services

5h 51mAverage Duration

£127Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from London Bridge to Folkestone.

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Distance: 276 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Cary Parade to Folkestone Central via Hyde Road, Paignton, Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ten Pin Bowling Alley to Bouverie Road West via Hyde Road, Great Western Road, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 11h 39m.

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