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There are 11 ways to get from Folkestone to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    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 Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 50m
    £101–224

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    11h 35m
    £47–75

  3. Drive  367.6 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to Carlislecar car 367.6 mi
    6h 9m
    £92–132

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

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 16m
    £115–369

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Carlisletrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 7m
    £146–224

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    5h 27m
    £131–441

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

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    5h 46m
    £149–416

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

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 33m
    £145–379

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

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane STN - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 20m
    £104–253

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

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    6h 53m
    £136–369

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

    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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 30m
    £127–266

Folkestone to Carlisle by train and foot

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Carlisle via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Halston Hotel via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 11h 35m.

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