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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 25m
    £109–386

  2. Bus via Paris

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    23h 5m
    £41–164

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Ghent Dampoortbus bus 280 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Doverbus bus
    16h 47m
    £42–81

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bordeaux to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    9h 5m

  5. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BOD - 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 34m
    £61–198

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bordeaux to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    10h 36m
    £134–204

  7. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane BOD - 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
    6h 29m
    £56–220

  8. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BOD - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 10m
    £157–495

  9. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BOD - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 54m
    £93–327

  10. Fly to London Southend Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane plane BOD - SEN
    2. Take the train from Southend Airport to Stratford (London)train train
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    9h 8m
    £77–281

Bordeaux to Folkestone by train, foot, and subway

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 25m. 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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