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

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There are 6 ways to get from Folkestone to Whitby by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    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 bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    6h 22m
    £89–156

  2. Drive  311.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Folkestone to Whitbycar car 311.2 mi
    5h 27m
    £77–111

  3. 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 Heworth to Whitbytrain train
    8h 44m
    £120–359

  4. Train via York

    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 Middlesbroughtrain train
    4. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain train
    7h 1m
    £111–197

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Eaglescliffetrain train
    3. Take the train from Eaglescliffe to Whitbytrain train
    7h 13m
    £114–182

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane plane LCY - MME
    3. Take the train from Allens West to Whitbytrain train
    9h 22m
    £170–788

Folkestone to Whitby by train and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Whitby via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, York, and Middlesbrough in around 7h 1m.

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