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

The cheapest way to get from York to Folkestone is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Folkestone is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between York and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Low Ousegate and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Leeds City Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between York and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from York to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from York to Folkestone?

The distance between York and Folkestone is 259 miles. The road distance is 264.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £45 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from York to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Folkestone bus from?

York to Folkestone bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Low Ousegate station.

Where do I catch the York to Folkestone train from?

York to Folkestone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Folkestone?

The best way to get from York to Folkestone is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the York to Folkestone bus arrive?

York to Folkestone bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the York to Folkestone train arrive?

York to Folkestone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from York to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Folkestone is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from York to Folkestone.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1171+ hotels available in Folkestone.

York to Folkestone - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from York to Folkestone by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to King's CrossEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone CentralSt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 25m
£45–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrance843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road West007
9h 50m
Drive 263.2 mi
1. Drive from York to Folkestone263.2 mi
4h 27m
£65–93
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
6h 40m
£99–308
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from York to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
4h 53m
£59–227
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
6h 13m
£83–322
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London City Airport (LCY)LBA - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
7h 19m
£216–558

York to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 257.4 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between York, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from York to Folkestone Central via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Low Ousegate to Bouverie Road West via Leeds City Bus Station and London Victoria in around 9h 50m.

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