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

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Folkestone is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oldham to Folkestone is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from John Street and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Manchester Central Coach Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

How far is it from Oldham to Folkestone?

The distance between Oldham and Folkestone is 261 miles. The road distance is 263.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oldham to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Oldham to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Folkestone bus from?

Oldham to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Train or bus from Oldham to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Oldham to Folkestone is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 18m.

Where does the Oldham to Folkestone bus arrive?

Oldham to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Can I drive from Oldham to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Folkestone is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Oldham to Folkestone.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1247+ hotels available in Folkestone.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Oldham to Folkestone by train, bus, car, tram, 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 Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 53m
Drive 261.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oldham to Folkestonecar 261.7 mi
4h 56m
£64–93
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
10h 18m
Tram, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram
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 49m
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 58m
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
7h 22m
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
8h
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 36m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

45Weekly Planes

1h 9mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Oldham to Folkestone.

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Distance: 259.9 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a bus from John Street to Folkestone Central via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Street to Bouverie Road West via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 10h 18m.

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