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 £35 - £140 and takes 10h 19m.

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 - £90.

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 19m.

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 18m.

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 18m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m 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 FlixBus, 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 18m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £140 and takes 10h 19m.

Where does the Pontefract to Folkestone bus arrive?

Pontefract to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

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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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 18m
£83–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoriabus Uk001 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
10h 19m
£39–138
Drive 240.5 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Folkestonecar 240.5 mi
4h 2m
£60–87
Fly, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LBA - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 36m
£291–732
Line 28 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A11bus 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 8m
£130–206

Pontefract to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 253.8 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Bouverie Road West via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and London Victoria in around 10h 19m.

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