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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Vimy is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 9h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Vimy is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €24 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Vimy?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Vimy. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at VIMY - Mairie - N°5 via Dover, Ghent Dampoort, Lille, Béhal-Jean Zay - Quai 1 and LENS - Gare Routière - Quai 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Vimy?

The distance between Folkestone and Vimy is 163 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Vimy without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs €70 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Folkestone to Vimy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Vimy bus from?

Folkestone to Vimy bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Dover station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Vimy?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Vimy is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs €70 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Folkestone to Vimy bus arrive?

Folkestone to Vimy bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Gent-Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Vimy?

Vimy is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 9:04 PM in Folkestone and 10:04 PM in Vimy.

Where can I stay near Vimy?

There are 1020+ hotels available in Vimy.

Folkestone to Vimy - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Vimy by car ferry, car, train (Eurostar), bus, train, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Vimycar
3h 3m
€25–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lillebus 280 / ...
9h 37m
€23–34
Train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
5h 36m
€73–242
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
8h 47m
€38–66
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Vimycar
1h 50m

Folkestone to Vimy by train, foot, and bus

76Weekly Services

5h 36mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Folkestone to Vimy.

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Distance: 163.4 km
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to VIMY - Mairie - N°5 via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, Lens, and LENS - Gare Routière - Quai 7 in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to VIMY - Mairie - N°5 via Pencester Road, Dover, Gent-Dampoort, Ghent Dampoort, Lille, Béhal-Jean Zay - Quai 1, and LENS - Gare Routière - Quai 7 in around 9h 37m.

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