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

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There are 7 ways to get from Folkestone to Somerset by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 Tauntontrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 12m
    £96–181

  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 Bus Stationbus bus 040 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus Fal
    8h 3m
    £30–57

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain train Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Sf1
    6h 53m

  4. Drive  207 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to Somersetcar car 207 mi
    3h 44m
    £52–75

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LCY - BRS
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus
    6h 44m
    £278–384

  6. 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 Tauntontrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    5h 3m
    £96–180

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, bus

    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 Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LGW - BRS
    4. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus
    7h 21m
    £139–277

Folkestone to Somerset by train, subway, and bus

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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, and Castle Way in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Huntworth Lane M5 via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bus Station, and Cabot Circus in around 8h 3m.

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