There are 5 ways to get from Ferndown to Folkestone 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 Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 46m£75–155Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
8h 20m£29–49Drive 158.2 mi
- Drive from Ferndown to Folkestonecar 158.2 mi
2h 44m£40–57Train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo East to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
5h 19m£73–153Line 13 bus, train, bus, line 10 bus
- Take the bus from Church Road to Bournemouth Stationbus 13 / ...
- 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 East Kent Collegebus 10
9h 3m£68–119
Ferndown to Folkestone by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ferndown to Folkestone is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Ferndown to Folkestone is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Ferndown to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Church Road and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Bournemouth Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Ferndown to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Folkestone Central via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Ferndown and Folkestone is 187 miles. The road distance is 159.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ferndown to Folkestone without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 46m and costs £75 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Ferndown to Folkestone, including transfers.
Ferndown to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Ferndown to Folkestone train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Ferndown to Folkestone is to train via London which takes 4h 46m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Ferndown, England and Folkestone, England?
You can take a bus from Town Centre to Folkestone Central via Bournemouth Station, Bournemouth, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Road to Bouverie Road West via Bournemouth Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 8h 20m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road West
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Ferndown to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Ferndown to Folkestone train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ferndown to Folkestone is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Ferndown to Folkestone.
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