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

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Folkestone is to bus via Calais which costs £40 - £120 and takes 16h 1m.

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 24m and costs £55 - £220.

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 - Belcier Bus Stop and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Calais and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 1m.

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 22m.

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 22m and costs £110 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop 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 22m and costs £110 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus via Calais, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 16h 1m.

Where does the Bordeaux to Folkestone bus arrive?

Bordeaux to Folkestone bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Bordeaux and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Bordeaux. It is currently 3:21 AM in Bordeaux and 2:21 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 22m
£110–396
Bus via Calais
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Calaisbus 700
3. Take the bus from Calais to Doverbus 700 / ...
16h 1m
£42–117
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 34m
£61–198
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Borde to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus Voltavançar 79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Doverbus 700 / ...
18h 51m
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 24m
£57–217
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 54m
£109–317
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
£77–291

Bordeaux to Folkestone by train, foot, and subway

117Weekly Services

7h 22mAverage Duration

£110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 686.5 mi
Duration: 7h 22m

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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Folkestone Central station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Calais, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 16h 1m.

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