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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Keswick is to bus which costs £27 - £55 and takes 13h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Keswick is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £90 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Keswick?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Keswick. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Keswick via Dover, Birmingham Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Keswick?

The distance between Folkestone and Keswick is 370 miles. The road distance is 367.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Keswick without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £90 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Folkestone to Keswick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Keswick bus from?

Folkestone to Keswick bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Dover station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Keswick?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Keswick is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £90 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 13h 17m.

Where does the Folkestone to Keswick bus arrive?

Folkestone to Keswick bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Birmingham station.

Can I drive from Folkestone to Keswick?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Keswick is 367 miles. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Folkestone to Keswick.

Where can I stay near Keswick?

There are 2376+ hotels available in Keswick.

Folkestone to Keswick - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Folkestone to Keswick 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 IntlRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North LakesLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 56m
£90–215
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to BirminghamMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station590
13h 17m
£28–53
Drive 365 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Keswick365 mi
6h 2m
£89–129
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 Penrith North Lakes
7h 53m
£102–301
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottingham
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
9h 9m
£93–290
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
6h 49m
£114–378
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 Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
7h 28m
£126–438
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 Carlisle
8h 18m
£86–346
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
7h 11m
£77–271
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
8h 1m
£103–342
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
7h 56m
£86–304

Folkestone to Keswick by train, foot, and bus

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5h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 367.4 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Keswick via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Penrith North Lakes, and Penrith Rail Station in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Keswick via Pencester Road, Dover, Birmingham, Birmingham Coach Station, and Penrith Rail Station in around 13h 17m.

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