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

The cheapest way to get from Whitehaven to Folkestone is to drive which costs £90 - £140 and takes 6h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitehaven to Folkestone is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs £100 - £280.

Is there a direct train between Whitehaven and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Whitehaven to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven and arriving at Folkestone Central via Carlisle and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Whitehaven to Folkestone?

The distance between Whitehaven and Folkestone is 409 miles. The road distance is 373.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs £100 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Whitehaven to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Folkestone train from?

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

Where does the Whitehaven to Folkestone train arrive?

Whitehaven to Folkestone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Whitehaven to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitehaven to Folkestone is 374 miles. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Whitehaven to Folkestone.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1217+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Whitehaven to Folkestone - 9 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Whitehaven to Folkestone by 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 44m
£105–278
Drive 371.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Whitehaven to Folkestonecar 371.7 mi
6h 52m
£92–133
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 17m
£135–442
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Corkickle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 40m
£150–272
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 24m
£151–407
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 54m
£167–377
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
4. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 2m
£119–327
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 39m
£160–413
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 21m
£122–265

Whitehaven to Folkestone by train and foot

116Weekly Services

6h 44mAverage Duration

£105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 406.7 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Whitehaven, Cumbria, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Whitehaven to Folkestone Central via Carlisle, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 44m.

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