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

The cheapest way to get from Dokkum to Folkestone is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 12h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dokkum to Folkestone is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 10m and costs £110 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Dokkum and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Dokkum station to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Dokkum, Busstation and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Drachten, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Gent-Dampoort and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

How far is it from Dokkum to Folkestone?

The distance between Dokkum and Folkestone is 555 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dokkum to Folkestone without a car is to train via Rotterdam which takes 10h 27m and costs £260 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 10h 27m to get from Dokkum to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dokkum to Folkestone bus from?

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

Train or bus from Dokkum to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Dokkum to Folkestone is to train via Rotterdam which takes 10h 27m and costs £260 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 12h 45m.

Where does the Dokkum to Folkestone bus arrive?

Dokkum to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

What is the time difference between Dokkum and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Dokkum. It is currently 1:32 PM in Dokkum and 12:32 PM in Folkestone.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1169+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Dokkum to Folkestone - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Dokkum to Folkestone by train, bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), 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 via Rotterdam
best
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Gouda
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
10h 27m
£267–432
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Drachten to Amsterdam Sloterdijk075 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Ghent Dampoort826 / ...
3. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Dover
12h 45m
£31–78
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Dokkum to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonele shuttle
6h
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Gouda
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)RTM - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
8h 36m
£146–400
Train
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Amsterdam Centraal
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
10h 57m
£106–395
Train #2
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Almere Centrum
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
11h 2m
£107–453
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Amersfoort Centraal
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-DampoortIc / ...
4. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Dover
13h 3m
£55–67
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dokkum to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
7h 10m
£112–159
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)AMS - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
8h 48m
£133–406
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)AMS - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
9h 50m
£124–398
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)AMS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
9h 34m
£106–309

Dokkum to Folkestone by bus and train

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10h 27mAverage Duration

£267Cheapest Price

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Distance: 552.1 mi
Duration: 10h 27m

What companies run services between Dokkum, Netherlands and Folkestone, England?

You can take a bus from Dokkum, Watertoren to Folkestone Central via Leeuwarden, Busstation, Leeuwarden, Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., and London St Pancras Intl in around 10h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dokkum, Busstation to Folkestone Central station via Drachten, Transferium Oost, Drachten, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Ghent Dampoort, Gent-Dampoort, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 12h 45m.

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