What is the cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Folkestone is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 10h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ilkley to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from Ilkley to Folkestone is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £100 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkley and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkley to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Railway Road and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Ilkley and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Ilkley and arriving at Folkestone Central via Leeds and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Ilkley to Folkestone?

The distance between Ilkley and Folkestone is 272 miles. The road distance is 274.1 miles.

How do I travel from Ilkley to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from Ilkley to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £100 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Ilkley to Folkestone?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Ilkley to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Folkestone bus from?

Ilkley to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Folkestone train from?

Ilkley to Folkestone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Ilkley to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Ilkley to Folkestone is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 10h 37m.

Where does the Ilkley to Folkestone bus arrive?

Ilkley to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Ilkley to Folkestone train arrive?

Ilkley to Folkestone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Ilkley to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkley to Folkestone is 274 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Ilkley to Folkestone.

How do I get a train ticket from Ilkley to Folkestone?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Ilkley to Folkestone - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 37m
£101–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoriabus Uk001 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
10h 37m
£38–77
Drive 272.6 mi
1. Drive from Ilkley to Folkestonecar 272.6 mi
4h 46m
£68–97
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 4m
£127–401
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Leeds to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 23m
£135–229
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LBA - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 32m
£274–722
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 39m
£135–450

Ilkley to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 270.6 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Ilkley to Folkestone Central via Leeds, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Road to Bouverie Road West via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and London Victoria in around 10h 37m.

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