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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Folkestone is to bus which costs £19 - £65 and takes 10h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Folkestone is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Folkestone Central via Wakefield Westgate and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Folkestone?

The distance between Pontefract and Folkestone is 255 miles. The road distance is 241.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £40 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Pontefract to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Folkestone bus from?

Pontefract to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Folkestone train from?

Pontefract to Folkestone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Train or bus from Pontefract to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Folkestone is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £40 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £65 and takes 10h 23m.

Where does the Pontefract to Folkestone bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pontefract to Folkestone train arrive?

Pontefract to Folkestone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Folkestone is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Pontefract to Folkestone.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Pontefract to Folkestone - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Pontefract 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 Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 20m
£43–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 561 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
10h 23m
£19–61
Drive 240.5 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Folkestonecar 240.5 mi
4h 2m
£58–84
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate 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
6h 58m
£81–301
Line 28 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A12bus 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 9m
£47–215

Pontefract to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 253.8 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Folkestone Central via Wakefield Westgate, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Bouverie Road West via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 10h 23m.

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