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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Folkestone is to bus which costs £75 - £130 and takes 13h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Folkestone is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Bus Station, Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Folkestone?

The distance between Cumbria and Folkestone is 366 miles. The road distance is 353.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs £130 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Cumbria to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Folkestone bus from?

Cumbria to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Folkestone train from?

Cumbria to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Folkestone is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £130 and takes 13h 21m.

Where does the Cumbria to Folkestone bus arrive?

Cumbria to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Cumbria to Folkestone train arrive?

Cumbria to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Folkestone is 354 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Cumbria to Folkestone.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1202+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Cumbria to Folkestone - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Cumbria to Folkestone by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
7h 16m
£133–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus 838
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
13h 21m
£75–122
Drive 351.9 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Folkestonecar 351.9 mi
5h 54m
£88–127
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 44m
£125–390
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
9h 18m
£170–273
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
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
7h 24m
£136–380
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 47m
£155–421
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 17m
£102–260
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 33m
£133–283

Cumbria to Folkestone by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 363.5 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Folkestone Central via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cumbria to Bouverie Road West via Longthwaite road end, Bus Station, Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 13h 21m.

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