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

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There are 6 ways to get from Folkestone to Scarborough 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
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    4h 20m
    £99–180

  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 Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 426 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Station Stop Vbus bus 843
    11h 43m
    £40–132

  3. Drive  282.7 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to Scarboroughcar car 282.7 mi
    5h 21m
    £70–101

  4. Train, 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
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    4. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    6h 58m
    £131–414

  5. Train via Doncaster

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Scarboroughtrain train
    5h 52m
    £110–206

  6. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    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 Victoria to Scarboroughtrain train
    7h 51m
    £137–403

Folkestone to Scarborough by train

Calendar105Weekly Trains
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 299.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Scarborough via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and York in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Railway Station Stop V via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 43m.

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