There are 5 ways to get from Stroud to Folkestone by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 50m£84–155Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Merrywalks to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 401
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
7h 40m£35–56Drive 176.1 mi
- Drive from Stroud to Folkestonecar 176.1 mi
3h 3m£44–63Line 64 bus, train
- Take the bus from Merrywalks to Transport Hub arrivalbus 64 / ...
- Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 10m£85–155Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gloucester to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus Uk044
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
8h 39m£53–118
Stroud to Folkestone by bus, train, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stroud to Folkestone is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Stroud to Folkestone is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Stroud to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Merrywalks and arriving at Bouverie Road West via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Stroud to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Folkestone Central via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Stroud and Folkestone is 196 miles. The road distance is 177.2 miles.
The best way to get from Stroud to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £80 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Stroud to Folkestone, including transfers.
Stroud to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Merrywalks station.
Stroud to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
The best way to get from Stroud to Folkestone is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Stroud, England and Folkestone, England?
You can take a bus from Merrywalks to Folkestone Central via Transport Hub, Gloucester, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merrywalks to Bouverie Road West via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 7h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gloucester to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gloucester to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Merrywalks to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road West
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Merrywalks to Transport Hub arrival
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Gloucester to London Hammersmith Bridge Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Stroud to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Stroud to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stroud to Folkestone is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Stroud to Folkestone.
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