There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Taunton by train, car, or plane
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 Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 23m£93–175Drive 208.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folkestone to Tauntoncar 208.8 mi
3h 43m£52–75Train, fly
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LCY - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
6h 47m£295–409Train
- 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 / ...
4h 14m£93–175
Folkestone to Taunton by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Taunton is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Taunton is to train via London which takes 3h 23m and costs £90 - £180.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Taunton. 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 3h 23m.
The distance between Folkestone and Taunton is 215 miles. The road distance is 210 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Taunton without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 23m and costs £90 - £180.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Folkestone to Taunton, including transfers.
Folkestone to Taunton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Taunton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Taunton is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Folkestone to Taunton.
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What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Taunton, England?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Taunton via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 23m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £50–310
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–250
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £120–360
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £75–320
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £75–320
- 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 Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- 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)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- 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
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
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