There are 6 ways to get from Solihull to Folkestone by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham International
best- Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 33m£28–202Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Uk024 / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
6h 13mDrive 184.3 mi
- Drive from Solihull to Folkestonecar 184.3 mi
3h 10m£45–65Fly, train
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BHX - LCY
- Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 25m£75–366Train
- Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain Birmingham Moor Street - London Marylebone / ...
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
4h 21m£47–136Bus
- Take the bus from B'ham Airport Bus Terminal to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
7h 56m£39–86
Solihull to Folkestone by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Folkestone is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Solihull to Folkestone is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Solihull to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Solihull Town Centre and arriving at Bouverie Road West via B'ham Airport Bus Terminal, Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Solihull and arriving at Folkestone Central via Marylebone station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Solihull and Folkestone is 182 miles. The road distance is 185.4 miles.
The best way to get from Solihull to Folkestone without a car is to train via Birmingham International which takes 3h 33m and costs £28 - £210.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Solihull to Folkestone, including transfers.
Solihull to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from B'ham Airport Bus Terminal station.
Solihull to Folkestone train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Solihull station.
The best way to get from Solihull to Folkestone is to train via Birmingham International which takes 3h 33m and costs £28 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 56m.
What companies run services between Solihull, England and Folkestone, England?
You can take a bus from Solihull Town Centre to Folkestone Central via Birmingham International Station, Birmingham International, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solihull Town Centre to Bouverie Road West via B'ham Airport Bus Terminal, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 7h 56m.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–330
Flights from Birmingham Airport to London City Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–340
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to London City Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–340
Flights from Birmingham Airport to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–330
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to London City Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–310
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to London City Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £95–380
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to London City Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £140–400
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham International to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–140
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham International to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–65
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Birmingham International to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Bridge to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–100
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–65
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 5165
- Website
- chilternrailways.co.uk
Train from Solihull to London Marylebone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–70
- Website
- https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from B'ham Airport Bus Terminal to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road West
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Solihull to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Solihull to Folkestone train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at London Marylebone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solihull to Folkestone is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Solihull to Folkestone.
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