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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Folkestone is to bus which costs £40 - £130 and takes 13h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Folkestone is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Folkestone?

The distance between Cumbria and Folkestone is 366 miles. The road distance is 353.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs £60 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Cumbria to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Folkestone bus from?

Cumbria to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Folkestone is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs £60 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £130 and takes 13h 18m.

Where does the Cumbria to Folkestone bus arrive?

Cumbria to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Folkestone is 354 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Cumbria to Folkestone.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1187+ hotels available in Folkestone.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cumbria 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 Penrith North Lakes to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
7h 19m
£65–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
13h 18m
£40–121
Drive 351.9 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Folkestonecar 351.9 mi
5h 54m
£87–125
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes 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
7h 40m
£84–333
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
9h 7m
£80–322
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle 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
8h 8m
£81–330
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
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 38m
£129–431
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 7m
£86–327
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
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 58m
£84–356
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
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
8h 18m
£92–338

Cumbria to Folkestone by bus, train, and foot

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7h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 363.5 mi
Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Folkestone Central via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Bouverie Road West via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 13h 18m.

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