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How to get fromBirmingham Airport (BHX) to Folkestoneby train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Folkestone by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
    3h 10m
    £68–162

  2. Bus, line 035 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 210
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    7h 30m
    £38–94

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Folkestonerideshare rideshare 180.6 mi
    3h 6m

  4. Drive 180.6 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Folkestonecar car 180.6 mi
    3h 6m
    £44–63

  5. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BHX - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    4h 58m
    £204–500

  6. Train via Solihull

    1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain train Birmingham Moor Street - London Marylebone / ...
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain train London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
    5h 19m
    £84–170

  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BHX - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 29m
    £109–390

  8. Fly to London Southend Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane plane BHX - SEN
    2. Take the train from Southend Airport to Stratford (London)train train
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 13m
    £91–302

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Folkestone by bus, train, and subway

Calendar108Weekly Services
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Birmingham Airport (BHX), England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a vehicle from Birmingham International Airport to Folkestone Central via Birmingham Intl Rail Station, Birmingham International, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Bouverie Road West via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 7h 30m.

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