There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Grantham by train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
2h 16m£56–113Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
4h 33m£35–73Drive 175.9 mi
- Drive from Folkestone to Granthamcar 175.9 mi
2h 57m£44–63Train via Peterborough
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Bridgetrain
- Take the train from London Bridge to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Granthamtrain
4h 5m£84–136
Folkestone to Grantham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Grantham is to bus and train which costs £35 - £75 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Grantham is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £55 - £120.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Grantham. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Grantham via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Folkestone and Grantham is 176 miles. The road distance is 177 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Grantham without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Folkestone to Grantham, including transfers.
Folkestone to Grantham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Grantham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Grantham is 177 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Folkestone to Grantham.
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What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Grantham, England?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Grantham via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 16m.
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Peterborough to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from London Bridge to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Peterborough to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- National Express
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