What is the best way to travel from London Gatwick Airport to Folkestone?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Carpool to Folkestone from London Gatwick Airport. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Folkestone from London Gatwick Airport?
You can reach Folkestone with just £9 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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BlaBlaCar1h 20m008:00London Gatwick Airport09:20Folkestone0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2026 08:00:00 to , Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/07/2026 09:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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BlaBlaCar1h 20m010:30London Gatwick Airport11:50Folkestone0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2026 10:30:00 to , Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2026 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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BlaBlaCar1h 20m012:40London Gatwick Airport14:00Folkestone0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 03/08/2026 12:40:00 to , Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/08/2026 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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What are the fastest trips from London Gatwick Airport to Folkestone?
You can get to Folkestone from London Gatwick Airport in just 1h 20m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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BlaBlaCar1h 20m008:00London Gatwick Airport09:20Folkestone0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2026 08:00:00 to , Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/07/2026 09:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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BlaBlaCar1h 20m010:30London Gatwick Airport11:50Folkestone0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2026 10:30:00 to , Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2026 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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BlaBlaCar1h 20m012:40London Gatwick Airport14:00Folkestone0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 03/08/2026 12:40:00 to , Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/08/2026 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Folkestone
What are the most popular stations in London Gatwick Airport and Folkestone?
In London Gatwick Airport, you will usually depart from London Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal or London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, while in Folkestone you will be arriving at Central Station, Hythe Motorway Service Area or West Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Folkestone from London Gatwick Airport? With 1 connections between 1 Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between London Gatwick Airport and Folkestone, you can pay as low as £9 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Folkestone in just 1h 20m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting London Gatwick Airport and Folkestone are BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in London Gatwick Airport and Folkestone is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Horley or to Sandgate, and look at flights from Farnborough Airport, and landing at Lydd Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from London Gatwick Airport to Folkestone?
The most popular companies between London Gatwick Airport and Folkestone, are BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
All you need to know when you travel from London Gatwick Airport to Folkestone
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from London Gatwick Airport to Folkestone. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from London Gatwick Airport to Folkestone
How can I reach Folkestone from London Gatwick Airport?
Every day, there are on average 1 connections between Carpool, with which you can get to Folkestone from London Gatwick Airport.
How far is Folkestone from London Gatwick Airport?
The distance between London Gatwick Airport and Folkestone is 94.7 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between London Gatwick Airport and Folkestone?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 3 kgs of CO2, a train 3 kgs, a car 16 kgs, and a flight 23 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from London Gatwick Airport to Folkestone?
You can get to Folkestone with just £9 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from London Gatwick Airport to Folkestone?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Folkestone in just 1h 20m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to London Gatwick Airport and to Folkestone
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to London Gatwick Airport and to Folkestone. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
