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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Folkestone is to bus which costs £19 - £40 and takes 8h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Folkestone is to train and fly which takes 5h 1m and costs £100 - £350.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Gent-Dampoort and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Folkestone?

The distance between Amsterdam and Folkestone is 432 miles.

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

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £60 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Amsterdam to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Folkestone bus from?

Amsterdam to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Folkestone train from?

Amsterdam to Folkestone train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Folkestone is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £60 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Folkestone bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Amsterdam and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Amsterdam. It is currently 8:35 AM in Amsterdam and 7:35 AM in Folkestone.

Where does the Amsterdam to Folkestone train arrive?

Amsterdam to Folkestone train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at London St. Pancras Int. station.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1172+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Amsterdam to Folkestone - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Amsterdam to Folkestone by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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 Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
5h 52m
£61–327
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Ghent Dampoortbus 826 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Doverbus Michalovce
8h 27m
£20–39
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
4h 31m
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 1m
£109–343
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Roosendaaltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Doverbus
8h 40m
£45–57
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
5h 46m
£82–128
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane AMS - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 4m
£100–316
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane AMS - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 57m
£84–273
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane AMS - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 50m
£71–224
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane AMS - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 44m
£67–218

Amsterdam to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 429 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Folkestone Central via London St. Pancras Int. and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Folkestone Central station via Ghent Dampoort, Gent-Dampoort, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 8h 27m.

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