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

The cheapest way to get from Ashington to Folkestone is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 12h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ashington to Folkestone is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £100 - £190.

Is there a direct train between Ashington and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Ashington to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Ashington and arriving at Folkestone Central via Newcastle and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Ashington to Folkestone?

The distance between Ashington and Folkestone is 357 miles. The road distance is 356.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ashington to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Ashington to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ashington to Folkestone train from?

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

Train or bus from Ashington to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Ashington to Folkestone is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 12h 24m.

Where does the Ashington to Folkestone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ashington to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Ashington to Folkestone is 356 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Ashington to Folkestone.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 854+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Ashington to Folkestone - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Ashington 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 Newcastle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
5h 10m
£108–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to London Victoriabus Uk001 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
12h 24m
£44–88
Drive 354.4 mi
1. Drive from Ashington to Folkestonecar 354.4 mi
5h 54m
£88–127
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashington 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 56m
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Newcastle 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
7h 4m
£179–297
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 58m
£143–349
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 11m
£144–391
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 48m
£142–432
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 29m
£109–295
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 38m
£99–269
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 54m
£106–300

Ashington to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 354.8 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Ashington, Northumberland, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Ashington to Folkestone Central via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ashington to Bouverie Road West via Manors, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, and London Victoria in around 12h 24m.

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