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

The cheapest way to get from Yorkshire to Folkestone is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yorkshire to Folkestone is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £85 - £160.

Is there a direct train between Yorkshire and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Yorkshire 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 56m.

How far is it from Yorkshire to Folkestone?

The distance between Yorkshire and Folkestone is 262 miles. The road distance is 263.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Yorkshire to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Yorkshire to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yorkshire to Folkestone train from?

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

Where does the Yorkshire to Folkestone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Yorkshire to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Yorkshire to Folkestone is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Yorkshire to Folkestone.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1256+ hotels available in Folkestone.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Yorkshire 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 56m
£86–160
Drive 261.8 mi
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1. Drive from Yorkshire to Folkestonecar 261.8 mi
4h 26m
£64–92
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
6h 10m
£121–407
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
5h 35m
£140–238
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 57m
£125–401
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 57m
£281–687

Yorkshire to Folkestone by bus and train

122Weekly Services

3h 56mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 260.7 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Chapelfields Shops to Folkestone Central via Rail Station, York, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 56m.

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