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 - €27 and takes 8h 48m.

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 30m and costs €65 - €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, Ghent Dampoort, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 and Turnhout Markt perron 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

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 51m and costs €100 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m 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 51m and costs €100 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €27 and takes 8h 48m.

Where does the Folkestone to Merksplas bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Merksplas?

Merksplas is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 9:48 PM in Folkestone and 10:48 PM in Merksplas.

Where can I stay near Merksplas?

There are 371+ 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 Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Turnhouttrain Ic
6h 51m
€103–353
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 802 / ...
3. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Markt perron 2bus X41 / ...
8h 48m
€21–27
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
7h 15m
€26–49
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Merksplascar
3h 10m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Merksplascar
4h 30m
€65–104

Folkestone to Merksplas by train and bus

56Weekly Services

6h 51mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 570 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Merksplas Dorp via Pencester Road, Dover, Gent-Dampoort, Ghent Dampoort, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, and Turnhout Markt perron 3 in around 8h 48m.

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