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 32m£52–162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham to Doverbus Michalovce
7h 26m£17–21Drive 184.3 mi
- Drive from Solihull to Folkestonecar 184.3 mi
3h 10m£46–66Fly, train
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BHX - LCY
- Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 33m£79–361Train
- 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 22m£78–157Bus via London
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 400 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
8h 13m£40–98
Solihull to Folkestone by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Folkestone is to bus which costs £17 - £21 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Solihull to Folkestone is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Solihull to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Lode Lane and arriving at Guildhall Street via Birmingham and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
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 22m.
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 32m and costs £50 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Solihull to Folkestone, including transfers.
Solihull to Folkestone bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Birmingham 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 32m and costs £50 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £21 and takes 7h 26m.
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 32m. Alternatively, Eurobus SK operates a bus from Birmingham to Dover 4 times a week. Tickets cost £12–15 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to London City Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–330
Flights from Birmingham Airport to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–320
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to London City Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–330
Flights from Birmingham Airport to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–320
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to London City Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £45–290
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to London City Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £120–380
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to London City Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £90–380
- 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
- £35–60
- 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
- £35–90
- 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
- £20–35
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- 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
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- 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
- £45–85
- Website
- https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/
- Phone
- +421 55 680 73 06
- onlinepredaj@eurobus.sk
- Website
- eurobus.sk
Bus from Birmingham to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–15
- Website
- https://www.eurobus.sk/en
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road West
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Solihull to Folkestone bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Dover 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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