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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Folkestone is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Folkestone is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 42m and costs £170 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Folkestone Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Essen to Folkestone?

The distance between Essen and Folkestone is 491 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs £200 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Essen to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Folkestone bus from?

Essen to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Folkestone train from?

Essen to Folkestone train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Essen to Folkestone is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs £200 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 42m.

Where does the Essen to Folkestone bus arrive?

Essen to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between Essen and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 5:16 PM in Essen and 4:16 PM in Folkestone.

Where does the Essen to Folkestone train arrive?

Essen to Folkestone train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Essen to Folkestone - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Folkestone by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 15m
£201–358
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Doverbus N380 / ...
11h 42m
£38–60
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
4h 42m
£170–194
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 9m
£113–330
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Essen to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
5h 52m
£63–130
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUS - 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 16m
£110–256
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CGN - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 52m
£119–300
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CGN - STN
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 51m
£86–298

Essen to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 487.8 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Folkestone Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Dover once daily. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 10h 25m.

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