There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Folkstone Eurotunnel by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Westtrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 32m£81–177Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Folkestonebus N824 / ...
6h 57m£29–63Drive 162.1 mi
- Drive from Bournemouth to Folkstone Eurotunnelcar 162.1 mi
2h 50m£40–57Train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo East to Folkestone Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
4h 56m£80–169Train, bus, line 10 bus
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
- Take the bus from Brighton Station to Railway Stationbus 12X / ...
- Take the train from Eastbourne to Ashford Internationaltrain
- Take the bus from Ashford International station to Cedar Courtbus 10
8h 49m£72–145
Bournemouth to Folkstone Eurotunnel by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Folkstone Eurotunnel is to bus which costs £28 - £65 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Folkstone Eurotunnel is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Folkstone Eurotunnel. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Folkestone via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Folkstone Eurotunnel. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Folkestone West via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Folkstone Eurotunnel is 183 miles. The road distance is 163 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Folkstone Eurotunnel without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 32m and costs £80 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Bournemouth to Folkstone Eurotunnel, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Folkstone Eurotunnel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Folkstone Eurotunnel train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Folkstone Eurotunnel is to train via London which takes 4h 32m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £65 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Folkstone Eurotunnel, England?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Folkstone Eurotunnel via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Folkestone West in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Folkstone Eurotunnel via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Folkestone in around 6h 57m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–27
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone West
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Waterloo East to Folkestone West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Southampton Central to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Eastbourne to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01273 886200
- [email protected]
- Website
- buses.co.uk
Bus from Brighton Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- https://www.buses.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Ashford International station to Cedar Court
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Bournemouth to Folkstone Eurotunnel bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Bournemouth to Folkstone Eurotunnel train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Folkstone Eurotunnel is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Bournemouth to Folkstone Eurotunnel.
There are 1687+ hotels available in Folkstone Eurotunnel.

































