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There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Pontefract by train, bus, 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 King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
    4h 19m
    £88–155

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk002 / ...
    10h 44m
    £35–131

  3. Drive 242.1 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to Pontefractcar car 242.1 mi
    4h 3m
    £60–87

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane LCY - LBA
    7h 11m
    £275–650

  5. Train, line 28 bus

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens Abus bus 28 / ...
    5h 58m
    £124–205

Folkestone to Pontefract by train

Calendar110Weekly Trains
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Pontefract Tanshelf via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Wakefield Westgate in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Stuart Road A via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 44m.

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