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How to get fromFolkestone to Lake District (Land)by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 11 ways to get from Folkestone to Lake District (Land) by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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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 31m
    £141–247

  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 Rail Stationbus bus 590
    14h 27m
    £76–185

  3. Drive 372.5 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to Lake District (Land)car car 372.5 mi
    6h 21m
    £91–131

  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 57m
    £126–411

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Windermere to Lake District (Land)taxi taxi
    7h 24m
    £190–303

  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 48m
    £148–431

  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
    7h 24m
    £158–474

  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 57m
    £170–439

  9. 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 53m
    £113–293

  10. 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 31m
    £122–288

  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 Penrith North Lakestrain train
    8h 41m
    £146–312

Folkestone to Lake District (Land) by train, foot, and bus

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 375.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Lake District (Land), England?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to National Trust car park via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to National Trust car park via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 14h 27m.

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