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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Pontefract is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Pontefract is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Stuart Road A via London Victoria and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Pontefract?

The distance between Folkestone and Pontefract is 257 miles. The road distance is 243.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Folkestone to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Pontefract bus from?

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

Train or bus from Folkestone to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Pontefract is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 27m.

Where does the Folkestone to Pontefract bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Folkestone to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Pontefract is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Folkestone to Pontefract.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1683+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Folkestone to Pontefract - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Pontefract 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 King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
4h 4m
£86–148
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 Leeds City Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
9h 27m
£36–76
Drive 242.1 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Pontefractcar 242.1 mi
4h 3m
£60–86
Train, 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
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
6h 24m
£121–352
Train, line 28 bus
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens Abus 28 / ...
5h 43m
£124–217

Folkestone to Pontefract by train and bus

120Weekly Services

5h 43mAverage Duration

£124Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 255.3 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Valley Gardens A via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Wakefield Westgate, and Wakefield Bus Station in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Stuart Road A via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 27m.

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