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

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There are 11 ways to get from Athens to Folkestone by plane, train, bus, car, car train, night train, 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
    9h 4m
    £130–348

  2. Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane ATH - STN
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 50m
    £93–351

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharestbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Doverbus bus
    36h 26m
    £100–148

  4. Train, bus via Salzburg

    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 Salzburg Hbfbus bus
    4. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Nj
    5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    6. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    45h 4m

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Athens to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    28h 13m

  6. 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
    £113–367

  7. 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 40m
    £170–327

  8. 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 55m
    £97–292

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Brightonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Eastbourne to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    2d 3h

  10. Bus, night train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus bus 901 / ...
    3. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain night train Nj
    4. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Doverbus bus
    2d 3h
    £151–253

  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 28m
    £460–698

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

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 station, 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, Thessaloniki, Bucharest Obor, Dover, and Dover Priory in around 36h 26m.

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