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There are 8 ways to get from Blackpool to Folkestone by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
    4h 42m
    £106–202

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blackpool to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    10h 56m
    £41–83

  3. Drive 306.3 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Folkestonecar car 306.3 mi
    5h 22m
    £76–109

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 16m
    £125–394

  5. Train via Nottingham

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 35m
    £154–258

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LPL - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 27m
    £127–281

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane LPL - STN
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 11m
    £109–280

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 1m
    £159–364

Blackpool to Folkestone by train and foot

Calendar122Weekly Services
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Folkestone Central via Preston, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blackpool to Bouverie Road West via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and London Victoria in around 10h 56m.

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