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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Folkestone is to bus which costs £50 - £100 and takes 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Folkestone is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bouverie Road West via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Folkestone Central via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Penzance to Folkestone?

The distance between Penzance and Folkestone is 377 miles. The road distance is 346 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs £170 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Penzance to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Folkestone bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penzance to Folkestone train from?

Penzance to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Penzance to Folkestone is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs £170 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs £75 - £190 and takes 12h 55m.

Where does the Penzance to Folkestone bus arrive?

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

Where does the Penzance to Folkestone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Folkestone is 346 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Penzance to Folkestone.

How do I get a train ticket from Penzance to Folkestone?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Penzance to Folkestone - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
6h 57m
£174–327
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
13h
£51–96
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
12h 55m
£76–182
Drive 344 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Folkestonecar 344 mi
5h 55m
£84–121
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NQY - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
9h 44m
£208–492
Train, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London City Airport (LCY)plane NQY - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
10h
£290–695
Train, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 24m
£105–314
Train, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane NQY - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
12h 55m
£157–371

Penzance to Folkestone by train and subway

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6h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 375 mi
Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bouverie Road West via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 12h 55m.

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