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

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Truro 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 41m
    £151–285

  2. Bus via Falmouth University and University of Exeter

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to London Victoriabus bus Uk049
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    13h 50m
    £46–81

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Argos to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    13h
    £61–102

  4. Drive  332.1 mi

    1. Drive from Falmouth to Folkestonecar car 332.1 mi
    5h 47m
    £83–119

  5. 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
    9h 21m
    £174–488

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Truro to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain train London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
    9h 8m
    £150–280

  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
    10h 2m
    £268–669

  8. Line 32 bus, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Moor A to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane NQY - STN
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 32m
    £85–298

  9. 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
    10h 53m
    £139–346

  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
    10h 18m
    £116–331

Falmouth to Folkestone by train and subway

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

You can take a train from Penmere to Folkestone Central via Truro, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Argos to Bouverie Road West via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 13h.

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