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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Folkestone is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Folkestone is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £95 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Guildhall Street via Birmingham and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Folkestone?

The distance between Birkenhead and Folkestone is 264 miles. The road distance is 279.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Birkenhead to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Folkestone bus from?

Birkenhead to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Folkestone train from?

Birkenhead to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Birkenhead to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Folkestone is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Folkestone bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Folkestone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Folkestone is 280 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Birkenhead to Folkestone.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 417+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Birkenhead to Folkestone - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Birkenhead 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 Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 5m
£99–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 550 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Doverbus Michalovce
9h 20m
£34–62
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Ukn21 / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
8h 12m
£56–122
Drive 278.1 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Folkestonecar 278.1 mi
4h 50m
£70–101
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
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
5h 44m
£109–348
Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 10m
£95–277
Fly Liverpool to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LPL - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 32m
£257–727
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 48m
£87–195
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 31m
£141–329

Birkenhead to Folkestone by train and foot

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Distance: 262.6 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Folkestone Central via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Guildhall Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 9h 20m.

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