There are 6 ways to get from London to Folkestone Harbour (Port) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
54 min£35–75Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from London to Folkestone68.9 mi
1h 46m£5–11Bus
- Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
2h 40m£15–40Train via London Charing Cross
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
1h 55m£39–73Train, bus
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Ashford Internationaltrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
- Take the bus from Ashford International station to The Old High Streetbus 10 / ...
3h 30m£32–59Drive 70.1 mi
- Drive from London to Folkestone Harbour (Port)car 70.1 mi
1h 29m£17–25
London to Folkestone Harbour (Port) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Folkestone Harbour (Port) is to rideshare which costs £5 - £11 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from London to Folkestone Harbour (Port) is to train which takes 54 min and costs £35 - £75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and arriving at Bouverie Road West. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Folkestone Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between London and Folkestone Harbour (Port) is 70 miles. The road distance is 70.5 miles.
The best way to get from London to Folkestone Harbour (Port) without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs £35 - £75.
The train from London St Pancras International to Folkestone Central takes 54 min including transfers and departs hourly.
London to Folkestone Harbour (Port) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.
London to Folkestone Harbour (Port) train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from London to Folkestone Harbour (Port) is to train which takes 54 min and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 2h 40m.
What companies run services between London, England and Folkestone Harbour (Port), England?
Southeastern operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central hourly. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bouverie Road West every 3 hours. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Charing Cross to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bouverie Road West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
.jpg "Bus Exterior")
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Ashford International station to The Old High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from London to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
London to Folkestone Harbour (Port) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bouverie Road West station.
London to Folkestone Harbour (Port) train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between London to Folkestone Harbour (Port) is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from London to Folkestone Harbour (Port).
Book your London to Folkestone Harbour (Port) train tickets online with Omio.
Book your London to Folkestone Harbour (Port) bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 1270+ hotels available in Folkestone Harbour (Port).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London and Folkestone Harbour (Port). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.