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

The cheapest way to get from Oakham to Folkestone is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 2h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oakham to Folkestone is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Oakham and Folkestone?

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

How far is it from Oakham to Folkestone?

The distance between Oakham and Folkestone is 172 miles. The road distance is 166.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oakham to Folkestone without a car is to train via London which takes 3h and costs £65 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Oakham to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakham to Folkestone train from?

Oakham to Folkestone train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oakham station.

Where does the Oakham to Folkestone train arrive?

Oakham to Folkestone train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Oakham to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakham to Folkestone is 166 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Oakham to Folkestone.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1256+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Oakham to Folkestone - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Oakham to Folkestone by train, car, or bus

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Oakham to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
3h
£68–169
Drive 165.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oakham to Folkestonecar 165.3 mi
2h 49m
£40–58
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to (Corby) Railway Station Forecourtbus R1
2. Take the train from Corby to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
4h 3m
Train
1. Take the train from Oakham to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone Centraltrain
4h 36m
£83–169

Oakham to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 171.3 mi
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Oakham, District of Rutland, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Oakham to Folkestone Central via Peterborough, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h.

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