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How to get fromFolkestone to Manchesterby train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Folkestone to Manchester by train, 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 Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    3h 35m
    £96–163

  2. Drive  259.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Folkestone to Manchestercar car 259.6 mi
    5h
    £65–94

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    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
    4h 22m
    £103–329

  4. 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 Piccadillytrain train
    5h 42m
    £126–198

  5. 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
    5h 45m
    £237–426

  6. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LGW - MAN
    6h 6m
    £113–289

  7. Train, train to London Southend Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SEN - MAN
    6h 41m
    £92–312

Folkestone to Manchester by train and foot

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Manchester Piccadilly via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 35m.

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