What is the cheapest way to get from St Helens to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Folkestone is to bus which costs £21 - £90 and takes 10h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Helens to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from St Helens to Folkestone is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £60 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between St Helens and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from St Helens to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from St Marys Market and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between St Helens and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from St Helens Central and arriving at Folkestone Central via Wigan North Western and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from St Helens to Folkestone?

The distance between St Helens and Folkestone is 273 miles. The road distance is 274.6 miles.

How do I travel from St Helens to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from St Helens to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £60 - £320.

How long does it take to get from St Helens to Folkestone?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from St Helens to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Folkestone bus from?

St Helens to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A station.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Folkestone train from?

St Helens to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from St Helens to Folkestone?

The best way to get from St Helens to Folkestone is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £60 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £90 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the St Helens to Folkestone bus arrive?

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

Where does the St Helens to Folkestone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Helens to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between St Helens to Folkestone is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from St Helens to Folkestone.

How do I get a train ticket from St Helens to Folkestone?

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St Helens to Folkestone - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from St Helens to Folkestone by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to London Eustontrain Preston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 25m
£61–317
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A to London Victoriabus Uk021
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
10h 45m
£21–87
Drive 273 mi
1. Drive from St Helens to Folkestonecar 273 mi
4h 39m
£67–97
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Helens Junction to Manchester Airporttrain
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 30m
£76–263
Train via Liverpool Lime Street
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
5h 4m
£53–248
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Warrington Central 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
7h 16m
£54–258
Fly Liverpool to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LPL - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h
£248–773
Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - 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 25m
£89–230
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 35m
£85–199
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Helens Junction to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 25m
£102–340

St Helens to Folkestone by train and foot

125Weekly Services

4h 25mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 271.6 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Folkestone Central via Wigan North Western, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Market to Bouverie Road West via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A and London Victoria in around 10h 45m.

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