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

The cheapest way to get from Hartlepool to Folkestone is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 10h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hartlepool to Folkestone is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £90 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Hartlepool and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Hartlepool to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from York Road - Central Library and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Bus Station Stand 11 and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Hartlepool and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool and arriving at Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Hartlepool to Folkestone?

The distance between Hartlepool and Folkestone is 318 miles. The road distance is 318.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hartlepool to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £90 - £180.

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

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

Where do I catch the Hartlepool to Folkestone bus from?

Hartlepool to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.

Where do I catch the Hartlepool to Folkestone train from?

Hartlepool to Folkestone train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, depart from Hartlepool station.

Train or bus from Hartlepool to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Hartlepool to Folkestone is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 10h 12m.

Where does the Hartlepool to Folkestone bus arrive?

Hartlepool to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Hartlepool to Folkestone train arrive?

Hartlepool to Folkestone train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Hartlepool to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Hartlepool to Folkestone is 319 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Hartlepool to Folkestone.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Hartlepool to Folkestone - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Hartlepool to Folkestone 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 Hartlepool to King's Crosstrain Sunderland - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 41m
£92–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to London Victoriabus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
10h 12m
£42–83
Drive 316.8 mi
1. Drive from Hartlepool to Folkestonecar 316.8 mi
5h 16m
£78–113
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 3m
£117–390
Line 36 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Victoria Road - Grand Hotel to Rail Stationbus 36 / ...
2. Take the train from Darlington to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 21m
£107–182
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 5m
£165–363
Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MME - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 51m
£140–735
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 18m
£165–435
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thornaby to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 32m
£154–425
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 46m
£135–298

Hartlepool to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 316.1 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Hartlepool to Folkestone Central via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from York Road - Central Library to Bouverie Road West via Bus Station Stand 11 and London Victoria in around 10h 12m.

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