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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 Stratford Internationaltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 15m
    £102–202

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 022 / ...
    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 53m
    £30–98

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus N9
    3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus Fal
    7h 57m
    £51–91

  4. Drive  207 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to Somersetcar car 207 mi
    3h 44m
    £51–74

  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 19m
    £287–487

  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 / ...
    4h 58m
    £99–196

  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 23m
    £112–287

Folkestone to Somerset by train and bus

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Shovel Lane via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford, London Paddington, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Castle Way in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Huntworth Lane M5 via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bus Station, and Cabot Circus in around 8h 53m.

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