What is the cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Sint-Niklaas?

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Sint-Niklaas is to bus which costs €12 - €21 and takes 5h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Folkestone to Sint-Niklaas?

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Sint-Niklaas is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 45m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Sint-Niklaas?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Sint-Niklaas. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Saint-Nicolas via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Sint-Niklaas?

The distance between Folkestone and Sint-Niklaas is 217 km.

How do I travel from Folkestone to Sint-Niklaas without a car?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Sint-Niklaas without a car is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs €12 - €21.

How long does it take to get from Folkestone to Sint-Niklaas?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Folkestone to Sint-Niklaas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Sint-Niklaas train from?

Folkestone to Sint-Niklaas train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Sint-Niklaas?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Sint-Niklaas is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs €12 - €21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €400 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Sint-Niklaas?

Sint-Niklaas is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 2:41 PM in Folkestone and 3:41 PM in Sint-Niklaas.

Where does the Folkestone to Sint-Niklaas train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Sint-Niklaas?

There are 1060+ hotels available in Sint-Niklaas.

Folkestone to Sint-Niklaas - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and Eurotunnel

There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Sint-Niklaas by bus, train (Eurostar), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
5h 8m
€13–21
Train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
5h 20m
€123–392
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Sint-Niklaas
2h 32m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Sint-Niklaas
3h 45m
€67–94

Folkestone to Sint-Niklaas by train

56Weekly Trains

5h 20mAverage Duration

€123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216.6 km
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Sint-Niklaas, Belgium?

Eurobus SK operates a bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoort 4 times a week. Tickets cost €7–9 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Folkestone Central to Saint-Nicolas via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 5h 20m.

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