What is the cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Folkestone is to bus and train which costs £40 - £75 and takes 18h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Folkestone is to fly and train which takes 6h 29m and costs £50 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Bordeaux and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Lille, Gent-Dampoort and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Bordeaux and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Folkestone Central via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Bordeaux to Folkestone?

The distance between Bordeaux and Folkestone is 691 miles.

How do I travel from Bordeaux to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs £100 - £370.

How long does it take to get from Bordeaux to Folkestone?

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Bordeaux to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Folkestone bus from?

Bordeaux to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bordeaux station.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Folkestone train from?

Bordeaux to Folkestone train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.

Train or bus from Bordeaux to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Folkestone is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs £100 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 16h 47m.

Where does the Bordeaux to Folkestone bus arrive?

Bordeaux to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

What is the time difference between Bordeaux and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Bordeaux. It is currently 9:27 AM in Bordeaux and 8:27 AM in Folkestone.

Where does the Bordeaux to Folkestone train arrive?

Bordeaux to Folkestone train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

How do I get a train ticket from Bordeaux to Folkestone?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Bordeaux to Folkestone - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Bordeaux to Folkestone by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 23m
£102–366
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lillebus
2. Take the bus from Lille to Ghent Dampoortbus 280 / ...
3. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Doverbus
16h 47m
£41–78
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
9h 5m
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BOD - 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
6h 35m
£59–208
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Doverbus
18h 34m
£41–74
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
10h 36m
£134–204
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BOD - 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
6h 29m
£54–200
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BOD - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 10m
£157–495
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BOD - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 52m
£91–327
Fly to London Southend Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane BOD - SEN
2. Take the train from Southend Airport to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
9h 8m
£77–296

Bordeaux to Folkestone by train, foot, and subway

112Weekly Services

7h 23mAverage Duration

£102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 686.5 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Folkestone Central via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux to Folkestone Central station via Lille, Ghent Dampoort, Gent-Dampoort, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 16h 47m.

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