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

The cheapest way to get from Accrington to Folkestone is to bus which costs £16 - £65 and takes 10h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Accrington to Folkestone is to train which takes 5h and costs £75 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Accrington and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Accrington to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Infant Street and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Shudehill Interchange and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Accrington and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Accrington to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Accrington and arriving at Folkestone Central via Preston and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Accrington to Folkestone?

The distance between Accrington and Folkestone is 297 miles. The road distance is 284.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Accrington to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £75 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Accrington to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Folkestone bus from?

Accrington to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Folkestone train from?

Accrington to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Accrington to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Accrington to Folkestone is to train which takes 5h and costs £75 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £65 and takes 10h 41m.

Where does the Accrington to Folkestone bus arrive?

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

Where does the Accrington to Folkestone train arrive?

Accrington to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Accrington to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Accrington to Folkestone is 285 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Accrington to Folkestone.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Accrington to Folkestone - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Accrington to Folkestone by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London EustonPreston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone CentralSt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
5h
£75–282
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London VictoriaUk023 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road West007
10h 41m
£16–61
Bus, train via London
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)Uk023 / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone CentralLondon Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
9h 18m
£25–96
Drive 283.2 mi
1. Drive from Accrington to Folkestone283.2 mi
5h 14m
£69–100
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
6h 19m
£109–317
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill InterchangeX41
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
5h 49m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Accrington to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London City Airport (LCY)LBA - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
7h 58m
£230–579
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)MAN - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
7h 57m
£215–456
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Accrington to York
2. Take the train from York to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
8h 5m
£108–382
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
7h 12m
£119–375

Accrington to Folkestone by train and foot

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Map of how to get from Accrington to Folkestone.

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Distance: 295.1 mi
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Accrington to Folkestone Central via Preston, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Infant Street to Bouverie Road West via Shudehill Interchange and London Victoria in around 10h 41m.

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