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

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Folkestone is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Folkestone is to train via Doncaster which takes 3h 50m and costs £80 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Rotherham and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Folkestone Central via Doncaster and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Rotherham to Folkestone?

The distance between Rotherham and Folkestone is 239 miles. The road distance is 230.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotherham to Folkestone without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 3h 50m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Rotherham to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Folkestone bus from?

Rotherham to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Folkestone train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotherham to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Rotherham to Folkestone is to train via Doncaster which takes 3h 50m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Rotherham to Folkestone bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotherham to Folkestone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotherham to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Folkestone is 230 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Rotherham to Folkestone.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Train via Doncaster
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 50m
£80–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoriabus Ukx010 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
8h 45m
£36–71
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn14 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Ashford Internationaltrain London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
7h 36m
£57–106
Drive 228.9 mi
1. Drive from Rotherham to Folkestonecar 228.9 mi
3h 55m
£57–82
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
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
6h 22m
£121–402
Train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 23m
£117–194

Rotherham to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 237.7 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Folkestone Central via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Bouverie Road West via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and London Victoria in around 8h 45m.

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