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

The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Folkestone is to drive which costs £75 - £110 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitby to Folkestone is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Whitby and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitby to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Bus Stn Stand 4 and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Bus Station Stand 2, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Whitby and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Whitby and arriving at Folkestone Central via Middlesbrough, York and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Whitby to Folkestone?

The distance between Whitby and Folkestone is 315 miles. The road distance is 310.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitby to Folkestone without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Whitby to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Folkestone bus from?

Whitby to Folkestone bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Bus Stn Stand 4 station.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Folkestone train from?

Whitby to Folkestone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.

Train or bus from Whitby to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Whitby to Folkestone is to bus which takes 12h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £180 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Whitby to Folkestone bus arrive?

Whitby to Folkestone bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Whitby to Folkestone train arrive?

Whitby to Folkestone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Middlesbrough station.

Can I drive from Whitby to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitby to Folkestone is 311 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Whitby to Folkestone.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Whitby to Folkestone by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Stationbus 840
2. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 18m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Whitby to Middlesbroughtrain
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 50m
£50–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Bus Station Stand 2bus 840
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 2 to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 561 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
12h 58m
Drive 308.7 mi
1. Drive from Whitby to Folkestonecar 308.7 mi
5h 27m
£76–110
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Heworthtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 11m
£81–306
Bus, train via Sheffield
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Stationbus 840
2. Take the train from York to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 56m
Train to Durham Tees Valley Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Allens Westtrain
2. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MME - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 45m
£143–767
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Heworthtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
9h 8m
£130–403

Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Whitby to Folkestone.

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Distance: 313.3 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Whitby, North Yorkshire, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Bouverie Road West via Bus Station Stand 2, Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 12h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Whitby to Folkestone Central via Middlesbrough, York, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 50m.

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