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

The cheapest way to get from Stroud to Folkestone is to bus via Oxford which costs £30 - £70 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Stroud to Folkestone is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Stroud and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Stroud to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Merrywalks and arriving at Middelburg Square via Royal Well Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Stroud to Folkestone?

The distance between Stroud and Folkestone is 196 miles. The road distance is 177.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stroud to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Stroud to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stroud to Folkestone bus from?

Stroud to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.

Train or bus from Stroud to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Stroud to Folkestone is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £95 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Stroud to Folkestone bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stroud to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Stroud to Folkestone is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Stroud to Folkestone.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 892+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Stroud to Folkestone - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 64 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 38m
£84–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 444 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Middelburg Squarebus 007
8h 36m
£28–93
Drive 176.1 mi
1. Drive from Stroud to Folkestonecar 176.1 mi
3h 2m
£43–62
Line 64 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merrywalks to Transport Hub arrivalbus 64 / ...
2. Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 6m
£86–179
Bus via Oxford
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus X52
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Green Line Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Middelburg Squarebus 007
10h
£34–67

Stroud to Folkestone by bus, train, and subway

28Weekly Services

4h 38mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 195.2 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Merrywalks to Folkestone Central via Transport Hub, Gloucester, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merrywalks to Middelburg Square via Promenade, Royal Well Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 8h 36m.

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