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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Folkestone is to bus which costs £15 - £45 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Folkestone Central via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Reading to Folkestone?

The distance between Reading and Folkestone is 109 miles. The road distance is 110.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Reading to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Folkestone bus from?

Reading to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Folkestone train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Reading to Folkestone is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £45 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Reading to Folkestone bus arrive?

Reading to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Reading to Folkestone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Folkestone is 111 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Reading to Folkestone.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Folkestone by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 25m
£45–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to London Victoriabus Uk049 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
6h 6m
£16–41
Drive 109.9 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar 109.9 mi
1h 53m
£27–39
Train via London
1. Take the train from Reading to Bond Street Stationtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
3h 19m
£40–177
Train #2
1. Take the train from Reading to London Waterlootrain Reading - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
3h 37m
£31–135

Reading to Folkestone by train and subway

125Weekly Services

2h 25mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 108.1 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Bouverie Road West via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and London Victoria in around 6h 6m.

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