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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Manchester is to bus which costs £15 - £75 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £50 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Manchester?

The distance between Folkestone and Manchester is 254 miles. The road distance is 261 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £50 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Folkestone to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Manchester train from?

Folkestone to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Manchester?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £50 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £75 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Folkestone to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Folkestone to Manchester train arrive?

Folkestone to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Folkestone to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Manchester is 261 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Folkestone to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Folkestone to Manchester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Folkestone to Manchester?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Folkestone to Manchester 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 Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 35m
£54–237
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 / ...
8h 5m
£16–75
Drive 259.5 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Manchestercar 259.5 mi
5h
£64–92
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
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
4h 21m
£74–259
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 Piccadillytrain
5h 43m
£56–212
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
5h 45m
£213–497
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
6h 19m
£86–260
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
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
5h 5m
£103–276

Folkestone to Manchester by train and foot

122Weekly Services

3h 35mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Folkestone to Manchester.

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Distance: 252.9 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Manchester Central Coach Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 8h 5m.

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