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 £45 - £110 and takes 13h 13m.

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 Guildhall Street via Rail Station, Birmingham and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.

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 15m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m 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 15m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 13h 13m.

Where does the Cumbria to Folkestone bus arrive?

Cumbria to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham 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 1215+ 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 15m
£138–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Doverbus Michalovce
13h 13m
£48–110
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 44m
£144–382
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 9m
£173–297
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 11m
£130–432
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 40m
£160–371
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 57m
£130–290
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, 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 train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 7m
£115–259
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
£128–286

Cumbria to Folkestone by bus, train, and foot

83Weekly Services

7h 15mAverage Duration

£138Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cumbria to Folkestone.

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Distance: 363.5 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Guildhall Street via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 13h 13m.

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