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

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Folkestone is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Folkestone is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £90 - £170.

Is there a direct train between Macclesfield and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Macclesfield to Folkestone?

The distance between Macclesfield and Folkestone is 237 miles. The road distance is 242.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Macclesfield to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Folkestone train from?

Macclesfield to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Macclesfield station.

Where does the Macclesfield to Folkestone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Macclesfield to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Folkestone is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Macclesfield to Folkestone.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1227+ hotels available in Folkestone.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Macclesfield 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 Macclesfield to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 36m
£90–166
Drive 241.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Folkestonecar 241.1 mi
4h 24m
£59–85
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Leamington Spatrain
2. Take the train from Leamington Spa to London Marylebonetrain
3. Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
8h 18m
£100–218
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
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 15m
£105–331
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 48m
£211–460
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - 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
7h 26m
£98–289
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 2m
£135–307
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 15m
£91–238

Macclesfield to Folkestone by train and foot

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3h 36mAverage Duration

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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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