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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Merksplas is to bus which costs €20 - €25 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Merksplas is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 24m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Merksplas?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Merksplas. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Merksplas Dorp via Dover, Brussels-North train station, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 and Turnhout Station perron 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Merksplas?

The distance between Folkestone and Merksplas is 570 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Merksplas without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €120 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Folkestone to Merksplas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Merksplas bus from?

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

Train or bus from Folkestone to Merksplas?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Merksplas is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €120 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €25 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Folkestone to Merksplas bus arrive?

Folkestone to Merksplas bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Brussel Eurolines Busstation.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Merksplas?

Merksplas is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 9:59 PM in Folkestone and 10:59 PM in Merksplas.

Where can I stay near Merksplas?

There are 342+ hotels available in Merksplas.

Folkestone to Merksplas - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Merksplas by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car train, car, 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 Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to TurnhoutIc / ...
6h 41m
€122–402
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats817 / ...
3. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Station MerodeleiX41 / ...
9h 20m
€20–24
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-CentralIc / ...
6h 57m
€22–46
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Merksplas
3h 10m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Merksplas
4h 24m
€73–109

Folkestone to Merksplas by train and bus

56Weekly Services

6h 41mAverage Duration

€122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 569.9 km
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Merksplas, Belgium?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Merksplas Dorp via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, Turnhout, and Turnhout Station perron 5 in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Merksplas Dorp via Pencester Road, Dover, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Station Merodelei, and Turnhout Station perron 5 in around 9h 20m.

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