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How to get fromTorquay to Folkestoneby train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Torquay to Folkestone by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
    5h 16m
    £120–223

  2. Drive  256.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Torquay to Folkestonecar car 256.2 mi
    4h 22m
    £64–92

  3. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EXT - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 44m
    £252–516

  4. Train via Fleet Street

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain train London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
    6h 40m
    £120–223

  5. Train via Exeter St Davids

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 12m
    £109–220

  6. Train, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EXT - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 58m
    £296–687

  7. Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 54m
    £150–370

Torquay to Folkestone by train and subway

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Folkestone Central via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 16m.

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