There are 9 ways to get from Folkestone to Leigh by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, line 610 bus
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Wigan North Westerntrain
- Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Leigh Bus Stationbus 610
4h 28m£103–176Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
9h 49m£36–57Drive 274 mi
- Drive from Folkestone to Leighcar 274 mi
4h 33m£69–99Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain
5h 29m£109–320Train
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 49m£100–174Train via Nottingham
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
6h 50m£128–206Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
7h 51m£114–224Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain
7h 35m£111–267Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain
6h 27m£143–322
Folkestone to Leigh by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Leigh is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Leigh is to train and line 610 bus which takes 4h 28m and costs £100 - £180.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Leigh station. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Leigh Bus Station via London Victoria and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Leigh. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Newton-le-Willows via London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Folkestone and Leigh is 277 miles. The road distance is 275.6 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Leigh without a car is to train and line 610 bus which takes 4h 28m and costs £100 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Folkestone to Leigh, including transfers.
Folkestone to Leigh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to Leigh train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Leigh is to bus which takes 9h 49m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £180 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Leigh, Wigan, England?
You can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Leigh Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and St Peter's Square in around 9h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Folkestone Central to Leigh Bus Station via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, Newton-le-Willows, and Newton-le-Willows Interchange in around 4h 49m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Leigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
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Booking & Getting There
Folkestone to Leigh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Folkestone to Leigh train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Leigh is 276 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Folkestone to Leigh.
There are 3577+ hotels available in Leigh.





