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How to get fromFolkestone to Bristolby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Folkestone to Bristol by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    3h 6m
    £88–156

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 040 / ...
    6h 5m
    £25–48

  3. Drive  186.1 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to Bristolcar car 186.1 mi
    3h 6m
    £47–67

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LCY - BRS
    5h 58m
    £277–395

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain train Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    3h 54m
    £88–155

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus N9
    3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 30m
    £49–83

Folkestone to Bristol by train and subway

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Bristol Temple Meads via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 6h 5m.

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