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

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There are 14 ways to get from Belfast to Folkestone by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London City Airport, train

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    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London City Airport (LCY)planeBHD - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
    4h 40m
    £111–346

  2. Fly Belfast International Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeBFS - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
    5h 43m
    £55–177

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollytrainIc / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
    14h 3m
    £121–281

  4. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
    15h 10m
    £100–327

  5. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus007
    19h 59m

  6. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeBHD - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
    5h 18m
    £78–348

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeBHD - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
    5h 8m
    £85–239

  8. Fly Belfast International Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)planeBFS - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
    5h 33m
    £60–222

  9. Fly Belfast International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeBFS - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
    5h 48m
    £77–219

  10. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Luton Airport (LTN)planeBHD - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
    4h 53m
    £77–282

  11. Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeBFS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
    6h 26m
    £70–322

  12. Car ferry, train via Chester

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
    2. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
    15h 33m
    £117–491

  13. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton Square Station to London Victoriabus830
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus007
    21h 37m
    £64–135

  14. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Folkestonecar
    10h 29m
    £141–332

Belfast to Folkestone by train, foot, tram, and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration14h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Folkestone, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Folkestone. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, take the train to Stratford International DLR Station, walk to Stratford International, then take the train to Folkestone Central. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Folkestone Central via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 14h 3m.

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