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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Quimper is to bus which costs €45 - €130 and takes 16h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Quimper is to train and fly which takes 8h 14m and costs €110 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Quimper?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Quimper. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Quimper via Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Quimper?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Quimper. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Quimper via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Quimper?

The distance between Folkestone and Quimper is 1169 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Quimper without a car is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs €150 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Folkestone to Quimper, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Quimper bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Quimper train from?

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

Train or bus from Folkestone to Quimper?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Quimper is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs €150 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €130 and takes 16h 45m.

Where does the Folkestone to Quimper bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Quimper?

Quimper is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 4:11 PM in Folkestone and 5:11 PM in Quimper.

Where does the Folkestone to Quimper train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Folkestone to Quimper?

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Where can I stay near Quimper?

There are 1809+ hotels available in Quimper.

Folkestone to Quimper - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Folkestone to Quimper by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car train, car, train, plane, 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 Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to QuimperTgv
9h 14m
€155–539
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to QuimperN702 / ...
16h 45m
€49–127
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Quimper
7h 40m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)LHR - BES
3. Take the train from Brest to Quimper
10h 38m
€265–548
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Quimper - Bus Station
21h 31m
€71–308
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Quimper
9h 10m
€138–209
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)LGW - RNS
4. Take the train from Rennes to Quimper
8h 41m
€127–369
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to Quimper
9h 26m
€116–312
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)STN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Quimper
9h 26m
€102–297
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)LGW - BES
4. Take the train from Brest to Quimper
8h 14m
€114–330

Folkestone to Quimper by train, subway, and foot

67Weekly Services

9h 14mAverage Duration

€155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,168.5 km
Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Quimper, France?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Quimper via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Quimper via Pencester Road, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 16h 45m.

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