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

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There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Birmingham NEC by train, 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 33m
    £59–143

  2. Drive  180.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Folkestone to Birmingham NECcar car 180.7 mi
    3h 7m
    £46–66

  3. Train to London City Airport, 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 59m
    £285–610

  4. 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 18m
    £66–153

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LGW - BHX
    6h 15m
    £116–253

Folkestone to Birmingham NEC by train and foot

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration2h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

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 33m.

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