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

The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Folkestone is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 11h 47m.

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 20m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Torquay and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Torquay to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Fleet Street and arriving at Bus Station via Sherborne Road, Bampfylde Street and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.

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 24m.

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 24m and costs £90 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street 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 24m and costs £90 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 11h 47m.

Where does the Torquay to Folkestone bus arrive?

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

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 20m 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 1165+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Torquay to Folkestone - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 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 PaddingtonTotnes - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone CentralSt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
5h 24m
£92–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London VictoriaUk045 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Station007
11h 47m
£36–79
Drive 256.2 mi
1. Drive from Torquay to Folkestone256.2 mi
4h 20m
£64–92
Train, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)EXT - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
8h 38m
£211–520
Train via Marks & Spencer
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London PaddingtonTotnes - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone CentralLondon Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
7h
£82–193
Train via Exeter St Davids
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London WaterlooExeter St Davids - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone CentralLondon Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
8h 15m
£39–146
Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)EXT - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
7h 47m
£140–353

Torquay to Folkestone by train and subway

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5h 24mAverage Duration

£92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 272.9 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleet Street to Bus Station via Sherborne Road, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, and London Victoria in around 11h 47m.

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