There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Somerset by train, bus, car, or plane
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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 Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 8m£101–181Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Verriersbus 502
8h 5m£36–62Drive 207 mi
- Drive from Folkestone to Somersetcar 207 mi
3h 44m£52–75Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LCY - BRS
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus
6h 47m£278–375Train
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
5h£101–181
Folkestone to Somerset by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Somerset is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Somerset is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Verriers via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Somerset. 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 8m.
The distance between Folkestone and Somerset is 224 miles. The road distance is 208.2 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Somerset without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 8m and costs £100 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Folkestone to Somerset, including transfers.
Folkestone to Somerset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to Somerset train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Somerset is to train via London which takes 4h 8m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Somerset, England?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Shovel Lane via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Castle Way in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Verriers via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 8h 5m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–300
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–330
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–320
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £120–350
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–310
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–310
- 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 Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- 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 Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- 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
Bus from London Victoria to Verriers
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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Booking & Getting There
Folkestone to Somerset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Folkestone to Somerset train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Somerset is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Folkestone to Somerset.
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