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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Folkestone is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Folkestone is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 26m and costs £13 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Lille, Gent-Dampoort and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Folkestone Central via Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Folkestone?

The distance between Dunkirk and Folkestone is 64 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Dunkirk to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Folkestone bus from?

Dunkirk to Folkestone bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Folkestone train from?

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

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Folkestone is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Folkestone bus arrive?

Dunkirk to Folkestone bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

What is the time difference between Dunkirk and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Dunkirk. It is currently 1:58 PM in Dunkirk and 12:58 PM in Folkestone.

Where does the Dunkirk to Folkestone train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Dunkirk to Folkestone - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Dunkirk to Folkestone by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), bus, or car train

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2h 26m
£13–53
Train
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain 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
4h 28m
£116–224
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lille to Ghent Dampoortbus 280 / ...
3. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Doverbus
8h 2m
£21–32
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
1h 11m

Dunkirk to Folkestone by train

42Weekly Trains

4h 28mAverage Duration

£116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 63.9 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Folkestone Central via Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Folkestone Central station via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, Ghent Dampoort, Gent-Dampoort, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 8h 2m.

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