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

The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Folkestone is to bus which costs £23 - £65 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Paignton to Folkestone is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Paignton and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Paignton to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Great Western Road and arriving at Bouverie Road West via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Paignton and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Folkestone Central via Newton Abbot, Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Paignton to Folkestone?

The distance between Paignton and Folkestone is 274 miles. The road distance is 259 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paignton to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £70 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Paignton to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Folkestone bus from?

Paignton to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Great Western Road station.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Folkestone train from?

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

Train or bus from Paignton to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Paignton to Folkestone is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £70 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £65 and takes 10h.

Where does the Paignton to Folkestone bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paignton to Folkestone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paignton to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Paignton to Folkestone is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Paignton to Folkestone.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Paignton to Folkestone - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain Totnes - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
5h 7m
£71–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 404 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
10h
£23–65
Drive 257.5 mi
1. Drive from Paignton to Folkestonecar 257.5 mi
4h 23m
£64–92
Train, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Paignton 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
8h 22m
£225–620
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 Waterloo East to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 28m
£67–131
Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Paignton 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
7h 38m
£124–347
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Paignton 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 26m
£157–452

Paignton to Folkestone by train and subway

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5h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 272.9 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Folkestone Central via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Bouverie Road West via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 10h.

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