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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Somme is to bus and train which costs €30 - €70 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Somme is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €60 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Somme?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Somme. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at St Roch Somme via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Amiens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Somme?

The distance between Folkestone and Somme is 501 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Somme without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €100 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Folkestone to Somme, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Somme train from?

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

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Somme?

Somme is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 4:15 AM in Folkestone and 5:15 AM in Somme.

Where does the Folkestone to Somme train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Somme?

There are 613+ hotels available in Somme.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Somme 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 Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to AmiensTer
5h 59m
€100–415
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Calais700 / ...
2. Take the train from Calais Ville to AmiensTer
7h 55m
€34–69
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Somme
1h 55m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Somme
3h 24m
€62–84

Folkestone to Somme by train

5Weekly Trains

5h 59mAverage Duration

€100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 500.9 km
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Somme, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to St Roch Somme via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Amiens in around 5h 59m.

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