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

The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Folkestone is to bus which costs £25 - £70 and takes 10h 36m.

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 24m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Whitby and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitby station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Market Place, Bus Station Stand 11 and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.

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 45m.

How far is it from Whitby to Folkestone?

The distance between Whitby and Folkestone is 324 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 via Scarborough which takes 6h 4m and costs £55 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.

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 10h 36m and costs £25 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £190 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Whitby to Folkestone bus arrive?

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

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 24m 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 via Scarborough
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station Stop SX93
2. Take the train from Scarborough to York
3. Take the train from York to King's Cross
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
6h 4m
£58–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to London VictoriaUkn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road West007
10h 36m
£25–70
Drive 308.7 mi
1. Drive from Whitby to Folkestone308.7 mi
5h 24m
£76–109
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Heworth
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
8h 17m
£82–316
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Station840
2. Take the train from York to King's Cross
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
6h 11m
Train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Middlesbrough
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to York
3. Take the train from York to King's Cross
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
6h 45m
£57–184
Bus, train via Sheffield
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Station840
2. Take the train from York to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intl
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
7h 52m
Train to Durham Tees Valley Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Allens West
2. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to London City Airport (LCY)MME - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
8h 58m
£149–767
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Heworth
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
9h 9m
£139–413

Whitby to Folkestone by bus and train

125Weekly Services

6h 4mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 321.7 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bouverie Road West via Market Place, Bus Station Stand 11, and London Victoria in around 10h 36m. 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 45m.

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