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Compare train and coach for Gravesend to Folkestone
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Gravesend to Folkestone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, while a coach costs an average of £14.
Distance: 69 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£14 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gravesend to Folkestone:
A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Gravesend to Folkestone costing on average £14.
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 15m.
Tickets start at around £14 compared to roughly £13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-0.80. The journey takes 4h 45m versus 1h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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This is compared to other travel options from Gravesend to Folkestone:
A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Gravesend to Folkestone costing on average £14.
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gravesend and Folkestone as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre and arrive in Folkestone, Middelburg Square.
- Trains mostly depart from Gravesend station (GRV) and arrive in Folkestone West (FKW).
- Travel with Southeastern, Southeastern to go to Folkestone by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Folkestone by coach.
- 0 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
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