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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Folkestone is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Folkestone is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £100 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Guildhall Street via Birmingham and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Folkestone?

The distance between Liverpool and Folkestone is 264 miles. The road distance is 283.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £100 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Liverpool to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Folkestone bus from?

Liverpool to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Folkestone train from?

Liverpool to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Folkestone is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £100 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Liverpool to Folkestone bus arrive?

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

Where does the Liverpool to Folkestone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Liverpool to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Folkestone is 284 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Liverpool to Folkestone.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1194+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Liverpool to Folkestone - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Liverpool 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 Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 5m
£108–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 550 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Doverbus Michalovce
9h 20m
£32–43
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Ukn21 / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
8h 12m
£56–92
Drive 282 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Folkestonecar 282 mi
4h 48m
£69–100
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street 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
5h 58m
£96–281
Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - 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
6h 55m
£99–289
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 48m
£87–209
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street 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
6h 55m
£140–308

Liverpool to Folkestone by train and foot

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4h 5mAverage Duration

£108Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Folkestone.

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Distance: 262.6 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Folkestone Central via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Guildhall Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 9h 20m.

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