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

The cheapest way to get from Salcombe to Folkestone is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 12h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salcombe to Folkestone is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Salcombe and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Salcombe to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Shadycombe Road and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Salcombe and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Salcombe to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Totnes and arriving at Folkestone Central via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Salcombe to Folkestone?

The distance between Salcombe and Folkestone is 294 miles. The road distance is 279.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salcombe to Folkestone without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 17m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Salcombe to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salcombe to Folkestone bus from?

Salcombe to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Salcombe to Folkestone train from?

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

Train or bus from Salcombe to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Salcombe to Folkestone is to train via London which takes 6h 17m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 12h 35m.

Where does the Salcombe to Folkestone bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salcombe to Folkestone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salcombe to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Salcombe to Folkestone is 280 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Salcombe to Folkestone.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1203+ hotels available in Folkestone.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Salcombe to Folkestone by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Totnes to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
6h 17m
£122–217
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
12h 35m
£45–75
Drive 278.3 mi
1. Drive from Salcombe to Folkestonecar 278.3 mi
4h 47m
£71–102
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Totnes to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
9h 35m
£252–546
Train
1. Take the train from Totnes to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
7h 7m
£122–217
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Totnes 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 26m
£108–217
Train, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Totnes to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
11h 15m
£286–637
Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Totnes to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 45m
£159–379

Salcombe to Folkestone by bus, train, and subway

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6h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 292.4 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a bus from McIlwraith Road to Folkestone Central via Station Road, Totnes, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shadycombe Road to Bouverie Road West via Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 12h 35m.

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