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

The cheapest way to get from Skipton to Folkestone is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 11h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skipton to Folkestone is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £100 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Skipton and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Skipton to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Ilkley Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Skipton and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Skipton to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Skipton and arriving at Folkestone Central via Leeds and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Skipton to Folkestone?

The distance between Skipton and Folkestone is 282 miles. The road distance is 282.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Skipton to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Skipton to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skipton to Folkestone bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Skipton to Folkestone train from?

Skipton to Folkestone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Skipton station.

Train or bus from Skipton to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Skipton to Folkestone is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 11h 18m.

Where does the Skipton to Folkestone bus arrive?

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

Where does the Skipton to Folkestone train arrive?

Skipton to Folkestone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Skipton to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Skipton to Folkestone is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Skipton to Folkestone.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
4h 52m
£104–178
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
11h 18m
£40–80
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
9h 28m
£63–127
Drive 281.3 mi
1. Drive from Skipton to Folkestonecar 281.3 mi
4h 52m
£69–99
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 56m
£124–405
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
8h
£278–681
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 27m
£138–454

Skipton to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 280.6 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Skipton to Folkestone Central via Leeds, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Bouverie Road West via Ilkley Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and London Victoria in around 11h 18m.

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