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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Arras is to bus which costs €28 - €50 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Arras is to car ferry and drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €55 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Arras?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Arras. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Arras via Dover, Ghent Dampoort and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Arras?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Arras. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Arras via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Arras?

The distance between Folkestone and Arras is 169 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Arras without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €70 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Folkestone to Arras, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Arras bus from?

Folkestone to Arras bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Arras train from?

Folkestone to Arras train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Arras?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Arras is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €70 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Folkestone to Arras bus arrive?

Folkestone to Arras bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Gent-Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Arras?

Arras is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 8:26 AM in Folkestone and 9:26 AM in Arras.

Where does the Folkestone to Arras train arrive?

Folkestone to Arras train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Arras?

There are 84+ hotels available in Arras.

Folkestone to Arras - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Arras by car ferry, car, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, 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.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Arrascar
2h 55m
€55–74
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lillebus 280 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Arrasbus
8h 30m
€29–50
Train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
4h 50m
€73–340
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
2. Take the train from Calais Ville to Hazebroucktrain Ter
3. Take the train from Hazebrouck to Arrastrain Ter
7h 17m
€31–47
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Arrascar
1h 48m

Folkestone to Arras by train and foot

76Weekly Services

4h 50mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Folkestone to Arras.

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Distance: 169.2 km
Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Arras via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Arras via Pencester Road, Dover, Gent-Dampoort, Ghent Dampoort, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 8h 30m.

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