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How to get from Folkestone to Blackpool by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Folkestone to Blackpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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There are 3 options to travel to Blackpool from Folkestone including taking a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Blackpool is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $36 (€32) compared to other travel options to Blackpool:
Taking a bus costs $21 (€19) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $56 (€51) for the same trip.
A bus is $69 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Folkestone to Blackpool costing on average $105 (€94).
The fastest way to get to Blackpool from Folkestone is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 5 min.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Getting to Blackpool by bus takes 13 h 30 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 4 h 25 min of travel time.
The distance from Folkestone to Blackpool is approximately 259 miles (417 km).
The average frequency per day from Folkestone to Blackpool is:
- 3 buses a day.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Blackpool from Folkestone as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Folkestone to Blackpool:
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- You can take a train from Folkestone to Blackpool with Avanti West Coast or Southeastern. Cheap tickets can be found for $105 (€94) with Avanti West Coast from Folkestone to Blackpool.
Yes, there are direct services available from Folkestone to Blackpool with the following travel companies:
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Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Blackpool as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Folkestone and Blackpool.
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