Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Doncaster to Folkestone
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Folkestone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £183.
Distance: 314 km
Compare bus with
Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£35 Average Price Cheapest | £183 Average Price |
8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular bus company | |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Travel optionsfrom Doncaster to Folkestone
How to get to Folkestone from Doncaster by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Doncaster to Folkestone is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Cheapest

Fastest

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, coaches, flights and ferries
Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
12 Jan
13 Jan
14 Jan
15 Jan
16 Jan
17 Jan
18 Jan
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Doncaster 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 Doncaster to Folkestone.

There are 2 travel options to Folkestone from Doncaster. You can take a train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel to Folkestone from Doncaster is a coach with an average price of £36.
This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Folkestone:
Taking a coach costs £21 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £57.
The fastest way to get to Folkestone from Doncaster is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 22 min.
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 9 h 55 min of travel time.
The distance between Doncaster and Folkestone is around 194 miles.
The average frequency per day from Doncaster to Folkestone is:
- Around 2 coaches per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Doncaster to Folkestone as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Doncaster to Folkestone:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Doncaster to Folkestone:
- You can travel by coach between Doncaster and Folkestone with National Express, and you can find National Express Doncaster to Folkestone tickets for £36 on Omio.
- You can travel by train between Doncaster and Folkestone with LNER, and you can find LNER Doncaster to Folkestone tickets for £57 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Doncaster to Folkestone with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach with.
- Take a direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Folkestone as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Doncaster and Folkestone.
Travelling from Doncaster to Folkestone: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
