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

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There are 9 ways to get from Folkestone to Lancaster 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 Lancastertrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 2m
    £116–210

  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 Underpassbus bus Uk030
    11h 57m
    £49–96

  3. Drive 315.9 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to Lancastercar car 315.9 mi
    5h 13m
    £77–111

  4. 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 Lancastertrain train
    5h 7m
    £125–399

  5. 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 Lancastertrain train
    7h 8m
    £159–275

  6. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    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 Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lancastertrain train
    6h 26m
    £160–353

  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 Lancastertrain train
    6h 56m
    £139–438

  8. 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 Lancastertrain train
    6h 20m
    £173–502

  9. 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 Lancastertrain train
    6h 42m
    £185–467

Folkestone to Lancaster by train and foot

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Lancaster, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Lancaster via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Common Garden Street via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Underpass in around 11h 57m.

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