There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Oxford by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via London
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain London Paddington - Oxford / ...
2h 26m£64–115Drive 124.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folkestone to Oxfordcar 124.6 mi
2h 42m£31–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain
- Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Heathrow Terminal 5bus N9
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Aldatesbus Oxf
5h 4m£41–68Train
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Marylebone to Oxfordtrain London Marylebone - Oxford / ...
3h 37m£66–115Bus
- Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Queens Lanebus Oxf
5h 37m£39–62
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Oxford is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Oxford is to train via London which takes 2h 26m and costs £60 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Queens Lane via London Victoria and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Oxford via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Folkestone and Oxford is 136 miles. The road distance is 125.3 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Oxford without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 26m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Folkestone to Oxford, including transfers.
Folkestone to Oxford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to Oxford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Oxford is to train via London which takes 2h 26m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Oxford, England?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Oxford via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Queens Lane via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- 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 Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 600 5165
- Website
- Chiltern Railways
Train from London Marylebone to Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Chiltern Railways
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metroline Travel
Bus from Trafalgar Square to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Metroline Travel
- Contactless or Oyster card
- £2
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Aldates
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Queens Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–35
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Folkestone to Oxford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Folkestone to Oxford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Oxford is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Folkestone to Oxford.
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