What is the best way to travel from Blackpool to Folkestone?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Folkestone from Blackpool. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Folkestone from Blackpool?
You can reach Folkestone with just £32 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Northern4h 57m004:59BlackpoolNorth Station09:56FolkestoneWest Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from North Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 04:59:00 to West Station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 09:56:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 57m
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Northern4h 35m006:22BlackpoolNorth Station10:57FolkestoneWest Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from North Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 06:22:00 to West Station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 10:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £105 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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Northern5h 28m005:29BlackpoolSouth Station10:57FolkestoneWest Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from South Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 05:29:00 to West Station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 10:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £105 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 28m
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Northern4h 32m006:25BlackpoolLayton Station10:57FolkestoneWest Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Layton Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 06:25:00 to West Station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 10:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £105 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 32m
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Northern5h 28m010:30BlackpoolSouth Station15:58FolkestoneWest Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from South Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 10:30:00 to West Station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 15:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £112 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 28m
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National Express12h 45m012:55BlackpoolCentral Coach Station01:40FolkestoneBus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 12:55:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 01:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
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National Express14h 45m021:45BlackpoolCentral Coach Station12:30FolkestoneBus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 21:45:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
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National Express13h 5m009:55BlackpoolCentral Coach Station23:00FolkestoneBus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 09:55:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
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Northern4h 59m010:00BlackpoolLayton Station14:59FolkestoneWest Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Layton Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 10:00:00 to West Station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 14:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £106 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 59m
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Northern5h 5m016:54BlackpoolLayton Station21:59FolkestoneWest Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Layton Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 16:54:00 to West Station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 21:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £106 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
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Northern5h 43m009:16BlackpoolSouth Station14:59FolkestoneWest Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from South Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 09:16:00 to West Station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 14:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £114 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 43m
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Northern4h 43m011:16BlackpoolSouth Station15:59FolkestoneWest Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from South Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 11:16:00 to West Station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 15:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £114 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 43m
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Northern5h 44m013:16BlackpoolSouth Station19:00FolkestoneWest Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from South Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 13:16:00 to West Station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £114 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 44m
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Cheapest Trains Sunday
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National Express11h 50m009:55BlackpoolCentral Coach Station21:45FolkestoneBus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 09:55:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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National Express12h 25m012:55BlackpoolCentral Coach Station01:20FolkestoneBus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 12:55:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 01:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
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National Express14h 45m021:45BlackpoolCentral Coach Station12:30FolkestoneBus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 21:45:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
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What are the fastest trips from Blackpool to Folkestone?
You can get to Folkestone from Blackpool in just 4h 32m with a Train from Northern. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Northern4h 32m006:25BlackpoolLayton Station10:57FolkestoneWest Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Layton Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 06:25:00 to West Station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 10:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £105 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 32m
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Northern4h 35m006:22BlackpoolNorth Station10:57FolkestoneWest Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from North Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 06:22:00 to West Station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 10:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £105 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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Northern4h 57m004:59BlackpoolNorth Station09:56FolkestoneWest Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from North Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 04:59:00 to West Station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 09:56:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 57m
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Northern5h 28m005:29BlackpoolSouth Station10:57FolkestoneWest Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from South Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 05:29:00 to West Station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 10:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £105 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 28m
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Northern5h 28m010:30BlackpoolSouth Station15:58FolkestoneWest Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from South Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 10:30:00 to West Station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 15:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £112 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 28m
Fastest Trains Saturday
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Northern4h 43m011:16BlackpoolSouth Station15:59FolkestoneWest Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from South Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 11:16:00 to West Station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 15:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £114 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 43m
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Northern4h 59m010:00BlackpoolLayton Station14:59FolkestoneWest Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Layton Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 10:00:00 to West Station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 14:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £106 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 59m
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Northern5h 5m016:54BlackpoolLayton Station21:59FolkestoneWest Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Layton Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 16:54:00 to West Station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 21:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £106 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
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Northern5h 43m009:16BlackpoolSouth Station14:59FolkestoneWest Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from South Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 09:16:00 to West Station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 14:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £114 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 43m
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Northern5h 44m013:16BlackpoolSouth Station19:00FolkestoneWest Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from South Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 13:16:00 to West Station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £114 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 44m
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National Express12h 45m012:55BlackpoolCentral Coach Station01:40FolkestoneBus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 12:55:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 01:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
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National Express13h 5m009:55BlackpoolCentral Coach Station23:00FolkestoneBus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 09:55:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
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National Express14h 45m021:45BlackpoolCentral Coach Station12:30FolkestoneBus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 21:45:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
Fastest Trains Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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National Express11h 50m009:55BlackpoolCentral Coach Station21:45FolkestoneBus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 09:55:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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National Express12h 25m012:55BlackpoolCentral Coach Station01:20FolkestoneBus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 12:55:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 01:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
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National Express14h 45m021:45BlackpoolCentral Coach Station12:30FolkestoneBus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 21:45:00 to Bus station, Folkestone (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Blackpool to Folkestone
What are the most popular stations in Blackpool and Folkestone?
In Blackpool, you will usually depart from North Station, South Station or Pleasure Beach, while in Folkestone you will be arriving at Hythe Motorway Service Area, Terminal -Calais or West Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Folkestone from Blackpool? With 5 connections between 2 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Blackpool and Folkestone, you can pay as low as £32 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Northern: you will get to Folkestone in just 4h 32m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Blackpool and Folkestone are Northern and National Express, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Blackpool and Folkestone is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Poulton-le-Fylde or to Sandgate, and look at flights from Blackpool Airport, and landing at Lydd Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Blackpool to Folkestone?
The most popular companies between Blackpool and Folkestone, are Northern and National Express. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
Train companies: Northern
All you need to know when you travel from Blackpool to Folkestone
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Blackpool to Folkestone. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Blackpool to Folkestone
How can I reach Folkestone from Blackpool?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Folkestone from Blackpool.
How far is Folkestone from Blackpool?
The distance between Blackpool and Folkestone is 416.7 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Blackpool and Folkestone?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 11 kgs of CO2, a train 15 kgs, a car 71 kgs, and a flight 103 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Blackpool to Folkestone?
You can get to Folkestone with just £32 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Blackpool to Folkestone?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Folkestone in just 4h 32m with a Train from Northern.
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