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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Kendal is to bus which costs £65 - £100 and takes 12h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Kendal is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via London Victoria, Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Kendal?

The distance between Folkestone and Kendal is 329 miles. The road distance is 328.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £130 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Folkestone to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Kendal bus from?

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

Train or bus from Folkestone to Kendal?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Kendal is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £130 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £100 and takes 12h 9m.

Where does the Folkestone to Kendal bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Folkestone to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Kendal is 329 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Folkestone to Kendal.

Where can I stay near Kendal?

There are 3317+ hotels available in Kendal.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Folkestone to Kendal 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 Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 57m
£134–291
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
12h 9m
£68–98
Drive 326.7 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Kendalcar 326.7 mi
5h 50m
£81–116
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 36m
£105–302
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 1m
£117–216
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 26m
£141–421
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 49m
£112–430
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 16m
£146–431
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 50m
£106–317
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 5m
£117–351

Folkestone to Kendal by train, foot, and bus

122Weekly Services

5h 57mAverage Duration

£134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 327.5 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to The Shakespeare Inn via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to The Shakespeare Inn via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 9m.

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