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How to get fromFolkestone to Birmingham NECby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Birmingham NEC by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2h 35m
    £66–161

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus bus 210
    7h 2m
    £36–96

  3. Drive 180.7 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to Birmingham NECcar car 180.7 mi
    3h 7m
    £44–64

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LCY - BHX
    5h 48m
    £205–508

  5. Train via Milton Keynes

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Bletchleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bletchley to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    4h 20m
    £71–161

Folkestone to Birmingham NEC by train and foot

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Birmingham NEC, England?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Birmingham NEC via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Birmingham International in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Birmingham NEC via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal in around 7h 2m.

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