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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Ypres is to bus and train which costs €19 - €25 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Ypres is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €40 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Ypres?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Ypres via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Flandres and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Ypres?

The distance between Folkestone and Ypres is 148 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Ypres without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €70 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Folkestone to Ypres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Ypres train from?

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

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Ypres?

Ypres is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 12:46 AM in Folkestone and 1:46 AM in Ypres.

Where does the Folkestone to Ypres train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ypres?

There are 1024+ hotels available in Ypres.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Ypres 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 Yprescar
3h 8m
€44–69
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Yprestrain Ic / ...
6h 20m
€20–25
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 43m
€74–322
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Yprescar
1h 48m

Folkestone to Ypres by train and foot

76Weekly Services

5h 43mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Folkestone to Ypres.

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Distance: 147.5 km
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Ypres, Belgium?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Ypres via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Courtrai in around 5h 43m.

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