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There are 10 ways to get from Folkestone to Cumbria 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 Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    6h 15m
    £134–216

  2. Drive  353.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Folkestone to Cumbriacar car 353.1 mi
    5h 56m
    £87–126

  3. 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
    7h 20m
    £146–454

  4. Train via Nottingham

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    9h 40m
    £159–251

  5. 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
    8h 9m
    £134–371

  6. 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 42m
    £153–419

  7. 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
    8h 35m
    £122–361

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

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane STN - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 57m
    £105–260

  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 13m
    £108–265

  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 27m
    £130–282

Folkestone to Cumbria by train, foot, and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 355.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Ullswater Steamer Pier via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 15m.

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