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

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There are 8 ways to get from Folkestone to Taunton 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 / ...
    3h 18m
    £97–188

  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 Taunton BP Garagebus bus Uk045 / ...
    8h 20m
    £33–68

  3. Drive  208.8 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to Tauntoncar car 208.8 mi
    3h 43m
    £52–75

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, 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 Blackbrook BP Garagebus bus
    6h 32m
    £288–490

  5. 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 10m
    £97–188

  6. Bus via County Hall

    1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to County Hallbus bus 502 / ...
    8h 30m
    £46–114

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, 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 Blackbrook BP Garagebus bus
    7h 36m
    £113–289

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Exeter

    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 Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain train
    6h 41m
    £150–330

Folkestone to Taunton by train and subway

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Taunton BP Garage via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 8h 20m.

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