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 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Mons is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €160 - €190.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Mons?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Mons. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Mons via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

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 1m and costs €130 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Folkestone to Mons, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Mons train from?

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

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Mons?

Mons is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 11:32 AM in Folkestone and 12:32 PM in Mons.

Where does the Folkestone to Mons train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Mons?

There are 472+ hotels available in Mons.

Folkestone to Mons - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Mons by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car train, car, or car ferry

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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 1m
€133–244
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus N280 / ...
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Monstrain Ic / ...
6h 43m
€30–50
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Monscar
2h 31m
€165–181
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Monscar
3h 46m
€56–124

Folkestone to Mons by train and bus

50Weekly Services

5h 1mAverage Duration

€133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 450.7 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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, Gare Lille Europe, Tanneurs, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 1m.

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