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How to get fromFolkestone to Lake District National Parkby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Folkestone to Lake District National Park 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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 32m
    £129–227

  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
    13h 51m
    £58–105

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    12h 23m
    £81–197

  4. Drive 350.6 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to Hawkshead Tourist Informationcar car 350.6 mi
    5h 57m
    £85–123

  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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    6h 39m
    £129–420

  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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 5m
    £166–494

  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
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 45m
    £136–429

  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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 51m
    £178–444

Folkestone to Lake District National Park by train and foot

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 335.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Lake District National Park, England?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Bus Rail Interchange via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Oxenholme Lake District, and Windermere in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Keswick via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 13h 51m.

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