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

The cheapest way to get from Taunton to Folkestone is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taunton to Folkestone is to train via London which takes 3h 35m and costs £100 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Taunton and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Taunton to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from County Hall and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Taunton and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Taunton to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Folkestone Central via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Taunton to Folkestone?

The distance between Taunton and Folkestone is 215 miles. The road distance is 211 miles.

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

The best way to get from Taunton to Folkestone without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 35m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Taunton to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taunton to Folkestone bus from?

Taunton to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.

Where do I catch the Taunton to Folkestone train from?

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

Train or bus from Taunton to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Taunton to Folkestone is to train via London which takes 3h 35m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Taunton to Folkestone bus arrive?

Taunton to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where does the Taunton to Folkestone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Taunton to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Taunton to Folkestone is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Taunton to Folkestone.

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 35m
£101–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from County Hall to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B9
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bus Stationbus B23
7h 59m
£42–99
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kings Arms to Hammersmith Bus Stationbus Sf1
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
6h 42m
Drive 209.8 mi
1. Drive from Taunton to Folkestonecar 209.8 mi
3h 43m
£52–74
Train
1. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
4h 23m
£101–206

Taunton to Folkestone by train and subway

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Distance: 214.2 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a train from Taunton to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from County Hall to Folkestone Central station via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Bus Station in around 7h 59m.

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