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How to get fromFolkestone to Leighby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Folkestone to Leigh by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Wigan North Westerntrain train London Euston - Preston / ...
    4h 17m
    £101–189

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 540 / ...
    10h 34m
    £53–125

  3. Drive 274 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to Leighcar car 274 mi
    4h 32m
    £69–99

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, line 582 bus

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Leigh Town Hallbus bus
    5h 23m
    £107–329

  5. Train via Nottingham

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    6h 54m
    £136–229

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LCY - MAN
    7h 2m
    £212–463

  7. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    6h 10m
    £139–310

Folkestone to Leigh by train, foot, and bus

Calendar122Weekly Services
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Leigh, Wigan, England?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Leigh Town Hall via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate Rail Station in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Leigh Bus Station via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 10h 34m.

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