What is the cheapest way to get from Oswestry to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from Oswestry to Folkestone is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 10h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oswestry to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from Oswestry to Folkestone is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Oswestry and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Oswestry station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Oswestry and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Oswestry to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Folkestone Central via Birmingham New Street and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Oswestry to Folkestone?

The distance between Oswestry and Folkestone is 246 miles. The road distance is 254.4 miles.

How do I travel from Oswestry to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from Oswestry to Folkestone without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 21m and costs £85 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Oswestry to Folkestone?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Oswestry to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oswestry to Folkestone bus from?

Oswestry to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oswestry to Folkestone train from?

Oswestry to Folkestone train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Train or bus from Oswestry to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Oswestry to Folkestone is to train via London which takes 5h 21m and costs £85 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Oswestry to Folkestone bus arrive?

Oswestry to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Oswestry to Folkestone train arrive?

Oswestry to Folkestone train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Oswestry to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Oswestry to Folkestone is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Oswestry to Folkestone.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1246+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Oswestry to Folkestone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Oswestry to Folkestone by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 21m
£85–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 400 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
10h 50m
£49–120
Drive 252.9 mi
1. Drive from Oswestry to Folkestonecar 252.9 mi
4h 12m
£62–89
Train
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to London Marylebonetrain
3. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 20m
£96–199

Oswestry to Folkestone by bus, train, and foot

122Weekly Services

5h 21mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 245 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Oswestry, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a bus from Unicorn Road Jct to Folkestone Central via Bus Station, Shrewsbury, Birmingham New Street, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bouverie Road West via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 10h 50m.

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