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How to get fromAnnecy to Folkestoneby train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Annecy to Folkestone by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Annecy to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 27m
    £265–466

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Calaisbus bus 700
    4. Take the bus from Calais to Doverbus bus 700
    15h 52m
    £60–122

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus bus Y51
    2. Take the train from Albertville to Lille Europetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lille to Doverbus bus
    14h 58m
    £230–400

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Annecy to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    8h 34m
    £220–266

  5. Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus bus
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GVA - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 7m
    £118–346

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Annecy to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    9h 38m
    £113–198

  7. Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus bus
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane GVA - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 10m
    £106–283

  8. Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus bus
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GVA - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 21m
    £115–278

  9. Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LYS - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 12m
    £130–364

  10. Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LYS - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 25m
    £108–301

  11. Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus bus
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane GVA - STN
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 24m
    £113–300

Annecy to Folkestone by train

Calendar72Weekly Trains
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 708 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Annecy, France and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Annecy to Folkestone Central via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Guildhall Street via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Calais, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 15h 52m.

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