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

The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Folkestone is to bus via Bampfylde Street which costs £22 - £70 and takes 12h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Torquay to Folkestone is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Torquay and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Torquay to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Fleet Street and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Sherborne Road, Rail Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Torquay and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Torquay 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 6m.

How far is it from Torquay to Folkestone?

The distance between Torquay and Folkestone is 274 miles. The road distance is 257.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Torquay to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £70 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Torquay to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Torquay to Folkestone bus from?

Torquay to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Torquay to Folkestone train from?

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

Train or bus from Torquay to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Torquay to Folkestone is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £70 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 11h 16m.

Where does the Torquay to Folkestone bus arrive?

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

Where does the Torquay to Folkestone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Torquay to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Torquay to Folkestone is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Torquay to Folkestone.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 257+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Torquay to Folkestone - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Torquay to Folkestone by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 6m
£74–250
Bus via Bampfylde Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sherborne Road to Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
12h 22m
£22–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
11h 16m
£37–69
Drive 256.2 mi
1. Drive from Torquay to Folkestonecar 256.2 mi
4h 22m
£63–91
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 36m
£132–347
Train via Cary Parade
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain Totnes - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
6h 30m
£72–254
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 21m
£225–620
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 33m
£160–442

Torquay to Folkestone by train and subway

125Weekly Services

5h 6mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 272.9 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Torquay, 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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleet Street to Bouverie Road West via Sherborne Road, Rail Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 11h 16m.

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