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 £19 - £80 and takes 9h 10m.

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 37m and costs £55 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

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 37m.

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 37m and costs £55 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m 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 Bus 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 37m and costs £55 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £80 and takes 9h 10m.

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 4h 57m to drive from Folkestone to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3473+ hotels available in Manchester.

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 IntlRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 37m
£58–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
9h 10m
£19–77
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras IntlRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill InterchangeUk023 / ...
5h 54m
£33–96
Drive 259.5 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Manchester259.5 mi
4h 57m
£64–92
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
4h 24m
£83–259
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LCY - MAN
5h 48m
£203–416
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LGW - MAN
6h 20m
£95–280
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
5h 2m
£109–281

Folkestone to Manchester by train and foot

137Weekly Services

3h 37mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252.9 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 9h 10m.

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