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How to get fromBideford to Folkestoneby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bideford to Folkestone by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 49m
    £126–230

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    10h 55m
    £42–72

  3. Drive  265.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bideford to Folkestonecar car 265.9 mi
    4h 43m
    £67–96

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EXT - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    9h 14m
    £273–649

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 34m
    £126–230

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bideford Quay to Railway Stationbus bus 317
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    9h 42m
    £102–214

Bideford to Folkestone by bus, train, and subway

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Bideford Quay to Folkestone Central via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bouverie Road West via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 10h 55m.

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