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How to get fromKendal to Folkestoneby train, bus, car, or plane

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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 20m
    £116–206

  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
    14h 9m
    £55–96

  3. Drive  324.5 mi

    1. Drive from Kendal to Folkestonecar car 324.5 mi
    5h 49m
    £80–116

  4. 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 25m
    £127–393

  5. Train via Nottingham

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 21m
    £148–248

  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
    8h 3m
    £131–405

  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 52m
    £158–434

  8. 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 3m
    £125–301

  9. 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 18m
    £113–281

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

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EDI - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 28m
    £137–297

Kendal to Folkestone by train and foot

Calendar120Weekly Services
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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 20m. 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 14h 9m.

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