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How to get fromAthens to Folkestoneby plane, train, bus, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Athens to Folkestone by plane, train, bus, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ATH - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 41m
    £141–336

  2. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane ATH - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 49m
    £105–260

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Pristinabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pristina to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhofbus bus
    4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain train 82
    5. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    6. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    37h 37m

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Athens to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    28h 26m
    £577–781

  5. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane ATH - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 50m
    £123–303

  6. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane ATH - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    9h 39m
    £170–321

  7. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane ATH - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 56m
    £122–268

  8. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ATH - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    10h 56m
    £167–474

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Bounds Green Road Londonbus bus
    3. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    2d 1h

  10. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Athens to București, Autogara Militaribus bus N983
    2. Take the busferry from Bucharest to Folkestonebusferry bus ferry
    3d 4h
    £133–277

  11. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Athens to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    29h 37m
    £468–713

Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,614.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Folkestone, England?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Folkestone. However, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, then take the train to Folkestone Central. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athens to Folkestone Central via Thessaloniki, Thessaloníki, Pristina, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 37h 37m.

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