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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Folkestone is to bus which costs £70 - £140 and takes 16h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Folkestone is to fly and train which takes 5h 11m and costs £75 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Middelburg Square via Edinburgh, Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

How far is it from Inverness to Folkestone?

The distance between Inverness and Folkestone is 543 miles. The road distance is 596.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs £190 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Inverness to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Folkestone bus from?

Inverness to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Folkestone train from?

Inverness to Folkestone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Inverness to Folkestone is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs £190 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 16h 26m.

Where does the Inverness to Folkestone bus arrive?

Inverness to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Folkestone train arrive?

Inverness to Folkestone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Folkestone is 597 miles. It takes approximately 10h 35m to drive from Inverness to Folkestone.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Inverness to Folkestone by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 45m
£97–389
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Middelburg Squarebus 007
16h 26m
£75–137
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to King's Crosstrain Inverness - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
9h 39m
£196–318
Drive 593.4 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Folkestonecar 593.4 mi
10h 35m
£145–209
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 11m
£78–207
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane INV - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 31m
£75–218
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 27m
£165–480
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 26m
£140–401
Train via London
1. Take the train from Inverness to London Eustontrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
12h 48m
£163–283

Inverness to Folkestone by train

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9h 39mAverage Duration

£196Cheapest Price

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Distance: 539.9 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Inverness to Folkestone Central via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 9h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Middelburg Square via Edinburgh, Bus Station and London Victoria in around 16h 26m.

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