There are 6 ways to get from Antwerp to Folkestone by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
5h 23m£115–388Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Brussels-North train station813 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to DoverMichalovce
6h 22m£11–16Train, bus
- Take the train from Anvers-Sud to Gand-DampoortIc / ...
- Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to DoverMichalovce
5h 34m£13–18Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Antwerp to Calais-Fréthun
- Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonele shuttle
2h 46mTrain, bus via Anvers-Central
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-DampoortIc / ...
- Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to DoverMichalovce
5h 41m£12–17Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Antwerp to Calais
- Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3h 56m£60–84
Antwerp to Folkestone by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Folkestone is to bus which costs £11 - £16 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Antwerp to Folkestone is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 56m and costs £60 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Antwerp to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and arriving at Guildhall Street via Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Antwerp to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Anvers-Central and arriving at Folkestone Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Antwerp and Folkestone is 331 miles.
The best way to get from Antwerp to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £110 - £390.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Antwerp to Folkestone, including transfers.
Antwerp to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.
Antwerp to Folkestone train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Anvers-Central station.
The best way to get from Antwerp to Folkestone is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £110 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £16 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Antwerp, Belgium and Folkestone, England?
You can take a train from Anvers-Central to Folkestone Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Guildhall Street via Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 6h 22m.
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- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Anvers-Central to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–50
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- £22–35
- Comfort
- £23–35
- Premium
- £35–50
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–280
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Anvers-Sud to Gand-Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- £6–9
- 1st Class
- £9–14
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Phone
- +421 55 680 73 06
- onlinepredaj@eurobus.sk
- Website
- eurobus.sk
Bus from Gent-Dampoort to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.eurobus.sk/en
Bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–10
- Website
- https://www.eurobus.sk/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- £65–170
- On Foot
- £30–40
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More Questions & Answers
Antwerp to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Folkestone is 1h behind Antwerp. It is currently 11:20 AM in Antwerp and 10:20 AM in Folkestone.
Antwerp to Folkestone train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
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