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

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There are 10 ways to get from Cornwall to Folkestone by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Par to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
    7h 9m
    £139–270

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to London Victoriabus bus 805
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    12h 24m
    £55–96

  3. Drive  303.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cornwall to Folkestonecar car 303.5 mi
    5h 13m
    £75–108

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NQY - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 52m
    £232–557

  5. Train via Bus Station

    1. Take the train from St Austell to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain train London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
    8h 7m
    £149–270

  6. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    9h 22m
    £129–259

  7. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane NQY - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 12m
    £326–788

  8. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane NQY - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 7m
    £187–435

  9. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane NQY - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    4h 3m
    £146–365

  10. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane NQY - 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
    6h 13m
    £180–421

Cornwall to Folkestone by train and subway

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Folkestone Central via Par, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beam Villas to Bouverie Road West via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, and London Victoria in around 12h 24m.

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