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

The cheapest way to get from Scunthorpe to Folkestone is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scunthorpe to Folkestone is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £80 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Scunthorpe and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Scunthorpe station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Broad Marsh Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Scunthorpe and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe and arriving at Folkestone Central via Doncaster and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Scunthorpe to Folkestone?

The distance between Scunthorpe and Folkestone is 249 miles. The road distance is 228.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scunthorpe to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Scunthorpe to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scunthorpe to Folkestone bus from?

Scunthorpe to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scunthorpe to Folkestone train from?

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

Train or bus from Scunthorpe to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Scunthorpe to Folkestone is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Scunthorpe to Folkestone bus arrive?

Scunthorpe to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Scunthorpe to Folkestone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Scunthorpe to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Scunthorpe to Folkestone is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Scunthorpe to Folkestone.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Scunthorpe to Folkestone - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
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 53m
£83–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 152
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
10h 20m
£42–94
Drive 226.7 mi
1. Drive from Scunthorpe to Folkestonecar 226.7 mi
4h 4m
£56–80
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe 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 32m
£128–408
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe 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 10m
£129–218
Fly Humberside Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to London City Airport (LCY)plane HUY - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 30m
£146–725

Scunthorpe to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 248 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Folkestone Central via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bouverie Road West via Broad Marsh Bus Station and London Victoria in around 10h 20m.

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