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

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There are 9 ways to get from Folkestone to Cornwall by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LHR - NQY
    5h 56m
    £242–538

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 406 / ...
    13h 16m
    £69–161

  3. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    10h 8m
    £140–296

  4. Drive  302.5 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to Cornwallcar car 302.5 mi
    5h 14m
    £75–108

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LCY - NQY
    6h 53m
    £340–745

  6. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane STN - NQY
    4h 19m
    £155–374

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LGW - NQY
    6h 39m
    £176–396

  8. Train

    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 Partrain train London Paddington - Penzance / ...
    10h 17m
    £148–297

  9. Train #2

    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 Partrain train London Paddington - Penzance / ...
    11h 6m
    £149–298

Folkestone to Cornwall by train and bus

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration10h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Roundabout via London Bridge, London Bridge Station, Waterloo Station / York Road, London Waterloo, Exeter St Davids, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 10h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Roundabout via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 13h 16m.

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