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

The cheapest way to get from Looe to Folkestone is to bus and train which costs £50 - £140 and takes 11h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Looe to Folkestone is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Looe and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Looe to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Plymouth Coach Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.

How far is it from Looe to Folkestone?

The distance between Looe and Folkestone is 324 miles. The road distance is 298.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Looe to Folkestone without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 50m and costs £130 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Looe to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Looe to Folkestone bus from?

Looe to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.

Train or bus from Looe to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Looe to Folkestone is to train via London which takes 6h 50m and costs £130 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 13h 49m.

Where does the Looe to Folkestone bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Looe to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Looe to Folkestone is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Looe to Folkestone.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 814+ hotels available in Folkestone.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Looe 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 London
best
1. Take the train from Liskeard to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
6h 50m
£134–279
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus Uk049 / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
11h 35m
£54–140
Drive 296.6 mi
1. Drive from Looe to Folkestonecar 296.6 mi
5h 5m
£74–107
Train
1. Take the train from Liskeard to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
7h 42m
£134–280
Bus
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
13h 49m
£58–152

Looe to Folkestone by bus, train, and subway

78Weekly Services

6h 50mAverage Duration

£134Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Looe to Folkestone.

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Distance: 321.9 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Bridge to Folkestone Central via Railway Station, Liskeard, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Bouverie Road West via Railway Station, Plymouth Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 13h 49m.

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