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How to get fromFolkestone to West Midlandsby train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to West Midlands by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    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 Birmingham New Streettrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    3h 4m
    £67–156

  2. Drive  194.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Folkestone to West Midlandscar car 194.6 mi
    3h 17m
    £48–70

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LCY - BHX
    6h 16m
    £208–471

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain train Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Marylebone to Birmingham Moor Streettrain train London Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
    5h 7m
    £83–160

Folkestone to West Midlands by train and foot

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration3h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 185.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and West Midlands, Sandwell, England?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Smethwick Rolfe Street via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 4m.

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