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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Portugal is to bus which costs €60 - €140 and takes 36h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Portugal is to train and fly which takes 6h 46m and costs €70 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Portugal?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone station to Portugal. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central station and arriving at R. Palma via Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Estação Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 35m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Portugal?

The distance between Folkestone and Portugal is 1717 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Portugal without a car is to train and bus which takes 29h 51m and costs €140 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Folkestone to Portugal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Portugal bus from?

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

Where does the Folkestone to Portugal bus arrive?

Folkestone to Portugal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where can I stay near Portugal?

There are 8903+ hotels available in Portugal.

Folkestone to Portugal - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Folkestone to Portugal by train, plane, bus, 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 to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane LHR - LIS
7h 11m
€97–300
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lillebus 280 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lisbon - Orientebus
36h 6m
€63–140
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Orientebus
29h 51m
€142–475
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Folkestone to Plymouthcar
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
3. Drive from Santander to Lisboncar
32h 58m
€327–781
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
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 Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane LGW - OPO
6h 46m
€86–255
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport
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 Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane LGW - LIS
6h 54m
€91–308
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane STN - OPO
6h 46m
€71–276
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane LTN - LIS
6h 57m
€77–293
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane STN - LIS
7h 4m
€81–349
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Orientebus Voltavançar 77 / ...
34h 35m

Folkestone to Portugal by train and bus

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29h 51mAverage Duration

€142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,717.2 km
Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Portugal?

You can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to R. Palma via Pencester Road, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente, and Estação Oriente in around 34h 35m.

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