What is the cheapest way to get from Folkestone to North Shields?

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to North Shields is to bus which costs £25 - £65 and takes 10h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Folkestone to North Shields?

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to North Shields is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £65 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and North Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Preston Road-Hospital via London Victoria and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and North Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at North Shields via King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Folkestone to North Shields?

The distance between Folkestone and North Shields is 351 miles. The road distance is 345.8 miles.

How do I travel from Folkestone to North Shields without a car?

The best way to get from Folkestone to North Shields without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £65 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Folkestone to North Shields?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Folkestone to North Shields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to North Shields bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Folkestone to North Shields train from?

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

Train or bus from Folkestone to North Shields?

The best way to get from Folkestone to North Shields is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £65 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £65 and takes 10h 59m.

Where does the Folkestone to North Shields bus arrive?

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

Where does the Folkestone to North Shields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Folkestone to North Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to North Shields is 346 miles. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Folkestone to North Shields.

Where can I stay near North Shields?

There are 1826+ hotels available in North Shields.

Folkestone to North Shields - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Folkestone to North Shields by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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 King's Cross to NewcastleLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 41m
£69–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to John Dobson StreetUkn10 / ...
10h 59m
£26–64
Drive 343.7 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to North Shields343.7 mi
5h 40m
£84–121
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
3. Take the subway from South Gosforth to North Shields
5h 28m
£74–301
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Newcastle
6h 48m
£71–301
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
6h 33m
£110–384
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
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 Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
6h 7m
£130–343
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
7h 5m
£87–288
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
7h 1m
£70–250

Folkestone to North Shields by train and subway

136Weekly Services

4h 41mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 349.4 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and North Shields, England?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to North Shields via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Preston Road-Hospital via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, John Dobson Street, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 10h 59m.

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