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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Folkestone is to rideshare which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Folkestone is to rideshare which takes 1h 37m and costs £4 - £6.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Folkestone Central via Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Calais to Folkestone?

The distance between Calais and Folkestone is 40 miles.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Folkestone without a car is to car ferry which takes 1h 51m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 47 min to get from Calais to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Folkestone train from?

Calais to Folkestone train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 3:03 PM in Calais and 2:03 PM in Folkestone.

Where does the Calais to Folkestone train arrive?

Calais to Folkestone train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

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

Book your Calais to Folkestone train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 854+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Can I share a ride from Calais to Folkestone?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Calais and Folkestone. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Calais to Folkestone - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 6 ways to get from Calais to Folkestone by car, car train, car ferry, rideshare, bus, or train (Eurostar)

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

Drive, Eurotunnel
best
1. Drive from Calais to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
47 min
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Calais to Folkestonerideshare 32 mi
1h 37m
£4–6
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
1h 51m
£51–98
Car ferry via Dover Priory
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2h 43m
£9–45
Car ferry, line 105 bus
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Pencester Road to Guildhall Streetbus 105 / ...
2h 56m
£9–41
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 18m
£68–233

Calais to Folkestone by car ferry, foot, and train

146Weekly Services

2h 43mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calais to Folkestone.

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Distance: 40.1 mi
Duration: 47 min

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

P&O Ferries operates a car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover every 2 hours. Tickets cost £7–19 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Irish Ferries also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Calais Ville to Folkestone Central via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 18m.

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