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How to get fromCumbria to Folkestoneby train, bus, car, or 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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to London Eustontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
    7h 21m
    £138–243

  2. Bus via Carlisle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to London Victoriabus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    13h 50m
    £52–101

  3. Drive 351.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cumbria to Folkestonecar car 351.9 mi
    5h 54m
    £86–124

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

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 4m
    £127–408

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    14h 31m
    £74–183

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

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes 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
    7h 44m
    £148–428

  7. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EDI - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 47m
    £160–436

  8. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 16m
    £117–285

  9. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EDI - 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 32m
    £143–307

Cumbria to Folkestone by bus, train, and foot

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Another Place to Folkestone Central via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Another Place to Bouverie Road West via Bus Station, Stand A - English Street, Halston Hotel, and London Victoria in around 13h 50m.

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