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How to get fromFolkestone to Cumbriaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Folkestone to Cumbria 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 Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    6h 5m
    £139–243

  2. Bus via Carlisle

    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
    13h 48m
    £53–100

  3. Drive 353.1 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to Cumbriacar car 353.1 mi
    5h 56m
    £86–124

  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
    7h 32m
    £124–406

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    13h 59m
    £75–182

  6. 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 Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 15m
    £141–426

  7. 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 Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 53m
    £156–470

  8. 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 Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 32m
    £168–425

  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 Penrith North Lakestrain train
    8h 5m
    £120–284

  10. 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 Penrith North Lakestrain train
    8h 16m
    £144–307

  11. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    8h 49m
    £178–410

Folkestone to Cumbria by train, foot, and bus

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Another Place via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Another Place via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 13h 48m.

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