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 21m.

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 3m and costs €50 - €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 42m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Ypres?

The distance between Folkestone and Ypres is 441 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 42m and costs €70 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m 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.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Ypres?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Ypres is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €70 - €350. Alternatively, you can line 104 bus and bus and line 78 bus and line 80 bus and line 90 bus, which costs and takes 8h 31m.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Ypres?

Ypres is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 7:29 AM in Folkestone and 8:29 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Ypres?

There are 669+ hotels available in Ypres.

Folkestone to Ypres - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Ypres 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 Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
5h 42m
€74–341
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Yprestrain Ic / ...
6h 21m
€20–25
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Yprescar
1h 48m
Line 104 bus, bus, line 78 bus, line 80 bus, line 90 bus
1. Take the bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Pencester Roadbus 104 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the bus from Gent Dampoort perron A2 to Deinze Station perron 1bus 78 / ...
4. Take the bus from Tielt Station perron 5 to Roeselare Station perron 6bus 80 / ...
5. Take the bus from Roeselare Station perron 9 to Ieper Markt perron 2bus 90
8h 31m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Yprescar
3h 3m
€51–69

Folkestone to Ypres by train and foot

76Weekly Services

5h 42mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 440.8 km
Duration: 5h 42m

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 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Ieper Markt perron 2 via Pencester Road, Dover, Gent-Dampoort, Gent Dampoort perron A2, Deinze Station perron 1, Deinze, Tielt, Tielt Station perron 5, and Roeselare Station perron 9 in around 8h 31m.

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