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

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There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Folkestone by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain train 83 / ...
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 49m
    £147–455

  2. Bus via Brussels

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationbus bus N506 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Doverbus bus Michalovce
    13h 44m
    £49–65

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    8h 1m

  4. Fly Basel to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BSL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 22m
    £78–309

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Brussels-Nordtrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Doverbus bus
    13h 23m
    £74–142

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Gentbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Doverbus bus Michalovce
    16h 16m

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Basel to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    9h 5m
    £130–186

  8. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane ZRH - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 54m
    £124–348

  9. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ZRH - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 43m
    £101–270

  10. Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BSL - 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
    6h 9m
    £60–194

  11. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane ZRH - 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 29m
    £93–265

  12. Fly Basel to London Stansted Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BSL - 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
    6h 12m
    £68–193

Basel to Folkestone by train and foot

Calendar32Weekly Services
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£147Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from St Louis to Folkestone Central via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Folkestone Central station via Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 13h 44m.

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