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There are 13 ways to get from Belfast to Folkestone by plane, train, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car

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

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    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BHD - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    4h 58m
    £97–407

  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)plane plane BFS - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 17m
    £73–209

  3. Car ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Birkenhead Bus Station to Hood streetbus bus 437 / ...
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    14h 32m
    £124–275

  4. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    14h 37m
    £188–630

  5. Car ferry, bus, train via Ashford International

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 550 / ...
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    20h 6m
    £94–255

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

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BHD - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    4h 26m
    £114–271

  7. Fly Belfast International Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane BFS - 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
    5h 8m
    £84–200

  8. 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)plane plane BHD - 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
    4h 59m
    £76–260

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

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane BHD - 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
    4h 38m
    £91–205

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

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BFS - 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
    5h 29m
    £78–220

  11. Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BFS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 1m
    £85–262

  12. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    20h 21m

  13. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Folkestonecar car
    10h 34m
    £117–212

Belfast to Folkestone by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£124Cheapest 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 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 bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Folkestone Central via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Liverpool, Woodside Interchange, Birkenhead Bus Station, Hood street, Liverpool Lime Street, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 14h 32m.

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