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How to get fromFolkestone to Gloucesterby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Gloucester by train, bus, or car

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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 Gloucestertrain train London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
    3h 47m
    £89–181

  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 Transport Hubbus bus 444 / ...
    7h 14m
    £38–93

  3. Drive 180.8 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to Gloucestercar car 180.8 mi
    3h 4m
    £45–64

  4. 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 Gloucestertrain train London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
    4h 34m
    £89–183

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from East Kent College to Ashford International stationbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from Ashford International to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Gloucesterbus bus
    8h 20m
    £46–91

Folkestone to Gloucester by train and subway

Calendar93Weekly Services
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 185.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Gloucester via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Transport Hub via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 7h 14m.

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