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There are 7 ways to get from Folkestone to Durham 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 King's Cross to Durhamtrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 23m
    £121–200

  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 Interchangebus bus Ukn10 / ...
    10h 29m
    £46–169

  3. Drive 323.8 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to Durhamcar car 323.8 mi
    5h 24m
    £79–114

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle

    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
    4h 26m
    £99–358

  5. Train via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Durhamtrain train
    5h 41m
    £181–290

  6. 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
    5h 43m
    £153–362

  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 Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain train
    6h 21m
    £172–462

Folkestone to Durham by train

Calendar119Weekly Trains
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Durham via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Interchange in around 10h 29m.

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