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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to York is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to York is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £50 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to York station. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Rail Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and York?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to York. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at York via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Folkestone to York?

The distance between Folkestone and York is 259 miles. The road distance is 265.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to York without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £50 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Folkestone to York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to York bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Folkestone to York train from?

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

Train or bus from Folkestone to York?

The best way to get from Folkestone to York is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £50 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Folkestone to York bus arrive?

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

Where does the Folkestone to York train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Folkestone to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to York is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Folkestone to York.

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

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

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Where can I stay near York?

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Folkestone to York - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Folkestone to York by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 YorkLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2h 56m
£50–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rail Station436 / ...
9h 10m
£34–81
Drive 264.3 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to York264.3 mi
4h 29m
£65–93
Train to London City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)LCY - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to York
7h 9m
£216–572
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 York
4h 44m
£65–227
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to York
7h 4m
£98–308
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
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 train from Newcastle to York
5h 57m
£83–377

Folkestone to York by train

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Distance: 257.5 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to York via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Rail Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 9h 10m.

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