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How to get fromFolkestone to Leistonby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Leiston by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Librarybus bus 64
    4h 20m
    £69–133

  2. Drive 141.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Folkestone to Leistoncar car 141.6 mi
    2h 41m
    £35–50

  3. Train, bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)

    1. Take the train from Folkestone West to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus A9
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus bus 717
    4. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Librarybus bus 64
    6h 11m
    £49–107

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain train
    5h 10m
    £79–154

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop to Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Librarybus bus 64
    6h 51m
    £42–79

Folkestone to Leiston by train and bus

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Library via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Police Station in around 5h 10m.

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