What is the cheapest way to get from Castleford to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from Castleford to Folkestone is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castleford to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from Castleford to Folkestone is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Castleford and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Castleford to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Wood Street and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Castleford and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Castleford to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Castleford and arriving at Folkestone Central via York and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Castleford to Folkestone?

The distance between Castleford and Folkestone is 280 miles. The road distance is 246.6 miles.

How do I travel from Castleford to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from Castleford to Folkestone without a car is to train via York which takes 4h 6m and costs £90 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Castleford to Folkestone?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Castleford to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castleford to Folkestone bus from?

Castleford to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Castleford to Folkestone train from?

Castleford to Folkestone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Train or bus from Castleford to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Castleford to Folkestone is to train via York which takes 4h 6m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 53m.

Where does the Castleford to Folkestone bus arrive?

Castleford to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Castleford to Folkestone train arrive?

Castleford to Folkestone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Castleford to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Castleford to Folkestone is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Castleford to Folkestone.

How do I get a train ticket from Castleford to Folkestone?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Castleford to Folkestone - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via York
best
1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 6m
£92–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoriabus Uk001 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
9h 53m
£38–78
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Castleford to Meadowhalltrain
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Ashford Internationaltrain
8h
£66–122
Drive 245.2 mi
1. Drive from Castleford to Folkestonecar 245.2 mi
4h 5m
£61–88
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Castleford to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 13m
£121–390
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 28m
£99–167
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Castleford to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 7m
£128–213
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LBA - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 24m
£278–727

Castleford to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 278.2 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Castleford to Folkestone Central via York, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wood Street to Bouverie Road West via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and London Victoria in around 9h 53m.

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