Travelling to Folkestone

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Best day trips from Folkestone

The most popular day trips from Folkestone are Calais, Canterbury, Dover, London and Ashford. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your journey from Folkestone on Omio.

A view of Calais

Day trip from Folkestone to Calais

Why visit Calais for the day?

Calais is a Channel port in northern France, known for its close ties to Britain, wide beach and maritime feel. The city mixes wartime history and lace-making heritage with a seafront made more distinctive by the Dragon de Calais.

How to get from Folkestone to Calais?

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Folkestone to Calais among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £44. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £44, and a ferry costs an average of £44.

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A view of Canterbury

Day trip from Folkestone to Canterbury

Why visit Canterbury for the day?

Canterbury is best known for its cathedral, medieval streets and long role in English religious history. Its compact centre mixes historic buildings with a lively student atmosphere, independent shops and riverside walks.

How to get from Folkestone to Canterbury?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Folkestone to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, and a coach costs an average of £10.

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A view of Dover

Day trip from Folkestone to Dover

Why visit Dover for the day?

Dover is a historic Kent port known for the White Cliffs and Dover Castle. Its busy harbour, wartime past and chalk coastline give the town a distinctly maritime character.

How to get from Folkestone to Dover?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Folkestone to Dover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £7.

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A view of London

Day trip from Folkestone to London

Why visit London for the day?

London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.

How to get from Folkestone to London?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Folkestone to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £20.

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A view of Ashford

Day trip from Folkestone to Ashford

Why visit Ashford for the day?

Ashford is a Kent market town best known for Ashford Designer Outlet and its position near the Kent Downs. The town blends modern shopping and leisure with access to countryside, vineyards and historic villages.

How to get from Folkestone to Ashford?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Folkestone to Ashford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £10.

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