There are 3 ways to get from Folkestone to Ilminster by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 58m£96–182Drive 201.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folkestone to Ilminstercar 201.5 mi
3h 22m£50–72Train via Axminster
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Waterloo Easttrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 12m£87–176
Folkestone to Ilminster by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Ilminster is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Ilminster is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Ilminster. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Taunton via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Folkestone and Ilminster is 230 miles. The road distance is 202.7 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Ilminster without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £95 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Folkestone to Ilminster, including transfers.
Folkestone to Ilminster train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Ilminster train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Ilminster is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Folkestone to Ilminster.
There are 1551+ hotels available in Ilminster.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Ilminster, England?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Market House via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 4h 58m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London Waterloo East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from London Waterloo to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
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