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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to France is to bus which costs €29 - €55 and takes 7h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to France is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €180 - €320.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and France?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to France. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Cité via London St Pancras Intl and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Folkestone to France?

The distance between Folkestone and France is 566 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to France without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €180 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Folkestone to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to France train from?

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

Train or bus from Folkestone to France?

The best way to get from Folkestone to France is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €180 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €55 and takes 7h 23m.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and France?

France is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 8:45 PM in Folkestone and 9:45 PM in France.

Where does the Folkestone to France train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near France?

There are 23012+ hotels available in France.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Folkestone to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car train, car, train, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
4h 20m
€180–319
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
7h 23m
€29–51
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
3h 22m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
5h 53m
€143–408
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Pariscar
4h 45m
€49–114
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
5h 44m
€105–323

Folkestone to France by train and subway

118Weekly Services

4h 20mAverage Duration

€180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 565.7 km
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and France?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Cité via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) every 4 hours. Tickets cost €23–45 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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