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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Mons is to bus and train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Mons is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €35 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Mons?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Mons. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Mons Avenue Meline Mercouri via Dover, Lille Boulevard de Turin and Charleroi Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Mons?

The distance between Folkestone and Mons is 451 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Mons without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €140 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Folkestone to Mons, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Mons bus from?

Folkestone to Mons bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Mons?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Mons is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €140 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 9h 26m.

Where does the Folkestone to Mons bus arrive?

Folkestone to Mons bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Mons?

Mons is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 5:41 PM in Folkestone and 6:41 PM in Mons.

Where can I stay near Mons?

There are 119+ hotels available in Mons.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Mons 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 Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Monstrain Ic / ...
5h 14m
€142–258
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus N280 / ...
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Monstrain Ic / ...
6h 47m
€30–50
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Monscar
2h 31m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
2. Take the bus from Lille Boulevard de Turin to Charleroi Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Mons Avenue Meline Mercouribus
9h 26m
€48–91
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Monscar
3h 51m
€38–94

Folkestone to Mons by train and bus

52Weekly Services

5h 14mAverage Duration

€142Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Folkestone to Mons.

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Distance: 450.7 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Mons via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Tanneurs, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Mons Avenue Meline Mercouri via Pencester Road, Dover, Lille, Lille Boulevard de Turin, and Charleroi Airport in around 9h 26m.

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