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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Leigh is to bus which costs £15 - £65 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Leigh is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Leigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Leigh station. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Leigh Bus Station via London Victoria and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Leigh?

The distance between Folkestone and Leigh is 272 miles. The road distance is 275.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Leigh without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Folkestone to Leigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Leigh bus from?

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

Train or bus from Folkestone to Leigh?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Leigh is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £65 and takes 9h 2m.

Where does the Folkestone to Leigh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Folkestone to Leigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Leigh is 276 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Folkestone to Leigh.

Where can I stay near Leigh?

There are 3458+ hotels available in Leigh.

Folkestone to Leigh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Folkestone to Leigh 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 Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Preston / ...
4h 11m
£59–248
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 / ...
9h 2m
£16–62
Drive 274 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Leighcar 274 mi
4h 32m
£66–95
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 Newton-le-Willowstrain
5h 41m
£77–271
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 Oxford Roadtrain
6h 51m
£55–243
Train to London City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain
7h 7m
£194–578
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
7h 8m
£234–723
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Newton-le-Willowstrain
6h 27m
£101–283

Folkestone to Leigh by train, foot, and bus

122Weekly Services

4h 11mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 270.5 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Leigh Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 9h 2m.

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