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

The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Folkestone is to bus which costs £45 - £95 and takes 12h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kendal to Folkestone is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £120 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Kendal and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Kendal to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Weavers Court and arriving at Guildhall Street via Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Kendal and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Kendal and arriving at Folkestone Central via Oxenholme Lake District and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Kendal to Folkestone?

The distance between Kendal and Folkestone is 322 miles. The road distance is 326.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kendal to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Kendal to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Folkestone bus from?

Kendal to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Folkestone train from?

Kendal to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Kendal to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Kendal to Folkestone is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 12h 52m.

Where does the Kendal to Folkestone bus arrive?

Kendal to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Kendal to Folkestone train arrive?

Kendal to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Kendal to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to Folkestone is 327 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Kendal to Folkestone.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1217+ hotels available in Folkestone.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Kendal 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 Oxenholme Lake District to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
5h 17m
£121–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Doverbus Michalovce
12h 52m
£48–90
Drive 324.8 mi
1. Drive from Kendal to Folkestonecar 324.8 mi
5h 48m
£81–116
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District 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
6h 45m
£129–366
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 20m
£162–282
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 13m
£138–445
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 38m
£168–380
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - 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 32m
£160–347
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 55m
£138–300
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 4m
£123–268

Kendal to Folkestone by train and foot

114Weekly Services

5h 17mAverage Duration

£121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 320 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Kendal to Folkestone Central via Oxenholme Lake District, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to Guildhall Street via Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 12h 52m.

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