There are 5 ways to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Folkestone by train, bus, rideshare, car, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 4m£48–110Line 035 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
5h 15m£19–47Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from London Heathrow-LHR to Folkestone84.6 mi
1h 59m£30–40Drive 84.6 mi
- Drive from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Folkestonecar 84.6 mi
1h 59m£21–30Subway, train
- Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Piccadilly
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 32m£50–125
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Folkestone by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Folkestone is to line 035 bus and bus which costs £18 - £50 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Folkestone is to Airport Transfer which takes 1h 59m and costs £30 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station and arriving at Bouverie Road West via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and arriving at Folkestone Central via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Folkestone is 87 miles. The road distance is 85.1 miles.
The best way to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £45 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Folkestone, including transfers.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Folkestone is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can line 035 bus and bus, which costs £18 - £50 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between London Heathrow Airport (LHR), England and Folkestone, England?
Southeastern operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central hourly. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bouverie Road West via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 5h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–55
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–7
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road West
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from London Heathrow-LHR to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- £30–40
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More Questions & Answers
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Folkestone is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Folkestone.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Folkestone. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.