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Compare coach and train for Deal to Folkestone
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Deal to Folkestone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 22 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£11 Average Price Cheapest | £5 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 12m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (28m by train vs 31m by car). Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £5 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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FAQs: Deal to Folkestone
Travel to Folkestone easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Deal to Folkestone.
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 12m.
- Around 25 coaches per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Deal and Folkestone as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Deal station (DEA) and arrive in Folkestone Central (FKC).
- Travel with Southeastern, Southeastern to go to Folkestone by train.
- Travel with Stagecoach South East to go to Folkestone by coach.
- 7 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Southeastern.
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