Travelling to SES

School of English Studies is located in Folkestone approximately 1 hour from London and 2 hours from Paris. Regular bus and train services are available from all London airports to central London and then to Folkestone. The Channel Tunnel is only 5 minutes away and Dover Ferry Port 15 minutes.


By bus or train

Bus times and fares consult: www.nationalexpress.com

Train times and fares consult: www.nationalrail.co.uk


By taxi

The following discounted rates have been negotiated with Global Cars. When you contact them, give your name, time of arrival, flight number, departure airport, arrival airport and terminal and your accommodation address.


Tel/ fax: +44 1303 254218 or +44 7860 911632


Email: globalcars@btconnect.com


Heathrow/Stansted (one way): £130

Gatwick Airport (one way): £100

Ashford International (return) £60


We do not recommend using an airport taxi as the charge will be double those quoted above.


For students attending a young learner course (age 14-17) please visit our Travel page for Young Learners.


If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our team at or call us at +441303 850007.



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