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

The cheapest way to get from York to Folkestone is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Folkestone is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £85 - £170.

Is there a direct train between York and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from York to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from York to Folkestone?

The distance between York and Folkestone is 259 miles. The road distance is 264.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from York to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Folkestone train from?

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

Where does the York to Folkestone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from York to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Folkestone is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from York to Folkestone.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1235+ hotels available in Folkestone.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 27m
£86–161
Drive 263.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from York to Folkestonecar 263.2 mi
4h 30m
£65–94
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
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 1m
£129–398
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from York 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
4h 54m
£135–227
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 45m
£121–413
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LBA - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 25m
£283–739

York to Folkestone by train

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3h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 257.5 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a train from York to Folkestone Central via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 27m.

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