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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Folkestone is to bus which costs £133 - £136 and takes 29h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Folkestone is to fly and train which takes 8h and costs £140 - £490.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Folkestone?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bucharest and arriving at Folkestone. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 2 days 7h.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Folkestone Central via Budapest-Keleti, Wien HBF, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 21m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Folkestone?

The distance between Bucharest and Folkestone is 1374 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Folkestone without a car is to bus which takes 29h 21m and costs £133 - £136.

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

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Bucharest to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Folkestone bus from?

Bucharest to Folkestone bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Folkestone train from?

Bucharest to Folkestone train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Folkestone is to bus which takes 29h 21m and costs £133 - £136. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £410 - £700 and takes 40h 21m.

Where does the Bucharest to Folkestone bus arrive?

Bucharest to Folkestone bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 2h behind Bucharest. It is currently 11:04 PM in Bucharest and 9:04 PM in Folkestone.

Where does the Bucharest to Folkestone train arrive?

Bucharest to Folkestone train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1204+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Bucharest to Folkestone - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 12 ways to get from Bucharest to Folkestone by plane, train, bus, train (Eurostar), car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

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Fly to London City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to London City Airport (LCY)plane OTP - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
9h 4m
£153–487
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Bucharest to Folkestonebusferry
2d 7h
£55–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Doverbus
29h 21m
£133–136
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Wien HBF to Bruxelles-Miditrain Nj / ...
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
40h 21m
£417–660
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bucharest to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
23h
£433–574
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane OTP - 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
8h
£149–484
Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane OTP - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 4m
£70–346
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane OTP - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 13m
£119–386
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane OTP - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
9h 4m
£129–444
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane OTP - 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
8h 5m
£126–449
Bus via Bucureşti Autogara Obor
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti Autogara Obor to Doverbus
44h 27m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bucharest to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
24h 10m
£343–535

Bucharest to Folkestone by train and foot

11Weekly Services

40h 21mAverage Duration

£417Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,366.3 mi
Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Folkestone, England?

Maxibus Travel operates a bus from Bucharest to Dover twice a week. Tickets cost £120 and the journey takes 28h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Folkestone Central via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Wien HBF, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 40h 21m.

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