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How to get fromMacclesfield to Folkestoneby train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
    3h 36m
    £95–173

  2. Drive 241.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Macclesfield to Folkestonecar car 241.1 mi
    4h 24m
    £59–85

  3. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    4h 56m
    £111–380

  4. Train via Royal Leamington Spa

    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Leamington Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Leamington Spa to London Marylebonetrain train
    3. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 14m
    £128–223

  5. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAN - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 53m
    £251–449

  6. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MAN - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 24m
    £109–266

  7. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 4m
    £145–324

Macclesfield to Folkestone by train and foot

Calendar122Weekly Services
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Folkestone Central via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 36m.

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