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There are 10 ways to get from Kendal to Folkestone by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
    5h 18m
    £121–222

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    13h 58m
    £64–164

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Underpass to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus bus Uk030
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone Centraltrain train London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
    12h 18m
    £73–141

  4. Drive 324.5 mi

    1. Drive from Kendal to Folkestonecar car 324.5 mi
    5h 49m
    £79–114

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 35m
    £128–416

  6. Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 55m
    £134–425

  7. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EDI - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 56m
    £175–441

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 41m
    £167–370

  9. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 16m
    £140–327

  10. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 25m
    £127–300

Kendal to Folkestone by train and foot

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from Kendal to Folkestone Central via Oxenholme Lake District, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to Bouverie Road West via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 13h 58m.

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