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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Hartlepool is to bus which costs £24 - £75 and takes 9h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Hartlepool is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £70 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Hartlepool?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at York Road - Central Library via London Victoria and Bus Station Stand 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Hartlepool?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Hartlepool via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Hartlepool?

The distance between Folkestone and Hartlepool is 318 miles. The road distance is 320.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Hartlepool without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Folkestone to Hartlepool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Hartlepool bus from?

Folkestone to Hartlepool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Hartlepool train from?

Folkestone to Hartlepool train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Hartlepool?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Hartlepool is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £75 and takes 9h 17m.

Where does the Folkestone to Hartlepool bus arrive?

Folkestone to Hartlepool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Folkestone to Hartlepool train arrive?

Folkestone to Hartlepool train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Folkestone to Hartlepool?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Hartlepool is 320 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Folkestone to Hartlepool.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Folkestone to Hartlepool by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras IntlRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to HartlepoolLondon Kings Cross - Sunderland
4h 55m
£71–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Station Stand 11Ukn10 / ...
9h 17m
£25–72
Drive 318.5 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Hartlepool318.5 mi
5h 15m
£80–115
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Hartlepool
5h 39m
£94–337
Train, line 36 bus
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Thornaby
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Victoria Road - Grand Hotel36 / ...
5h 47m
£93–224
Train to London City Airport, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)LCY - MME
7h 44m
£137–735
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Hartlepool
7h 9m
£124–445
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Hartlepool
6h 57m
£148–365
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Thornaby
8h 12m
£116–405
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Hartlepool
7h 37m
£118–413

Folkestone to Hartlepool by train

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4h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 316.1 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Hartlepool via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to York Road - Central Library via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bus Station Stand 11, and Bus Station Stand 20 in around 9h 17m.

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