What is the cheapest way to get from London Bridge to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from London Bridge to Folkestone is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 12h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Bridge to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from London Bridge to Folkestone is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between London Bridge and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from London Bridge to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Cary Parade and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Sherborne Road, Bampfylde Street and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.

Is there a direct train between London Bridge and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from London Bridge to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Folkestone Central via Newton Abbot, Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from London Bridge to Folkestone?

The distance between London Bridge and Folkestone is 278 miles. The road distance is 258.5 miles.

How do I travel from London Bridge to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from London Bridge to Folkestone without a car is to train via Bus Station which takes 5h 58m and costs £120 - £230.

How long does it take to get from London Bridge to Folkestone?

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from London Bridge to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London Bridge to Folkestone bus from?

London Bridge to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the London Bridge to Folkestone train from?

London Bridge to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.

Train or bus from London Bridge to Folkestone?

The best way to get from London Bridge to Folkestone is to train via Bus Station which takes 5h 58m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 12h 11m.

Where does the London Bridge to Folkestone bus arrive?

London Bridge to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the London Bridge to Folkestone train arrive?

London Bridge to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from London Bridge to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between London Bridge to Folkestone is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from London Bridge to Folkestone.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1203+ hotels available in Folkestone.

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There are 5 ways to get from London Bridge to Folkestone by train, bus, or car

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Train via Bus Station
best
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
5h 58m
£122–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
12h 11m
£45–80
Drive 257 mi
1. Drive from London Bridge to Folkestonecar 257 mi
4h 25m
£64–92
Train
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
6h 41m
£120–223
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 13m
£109–220

London Bridge to Folkestone by bus, train, and subway

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Distance: 276.3 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between London Bridge, Torbay, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a bus from Cary Parade to Folkestone Central via Bus Station, Paignton, Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cary Parade to Bouverie Road West via Sherborne Road, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 12h 11m.

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