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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Vimy is to bus and train which costs €26 - €55 and takes 6h 54m.

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 2h 58m and costs €50 - €75.

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 42m and costs €75 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Folkestone to Vimy, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Vimy?

Vimy is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 3:49 PM in Folkestone and 4:49 PM in Vimy.

Where can I stay near Vimy?

There are 958+ hotels available in Vimy.

Folkestone to Vimy - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 4 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
2h 58m
€54–73
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
2. Take the train from Calais Ville to Vimytrain Ter
6h 54m
€26–54
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 42m
€79–355
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 42mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Folkestone to Vimy.

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Distance: 163.4 km
Duration: 2h 58m

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 42m.

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