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

The cheapest way to get from France to Folkestone is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Folkestone is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 29m and costs £160 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between France and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from France to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at Middelburg Square via Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between France and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from France to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Châtelet and arriving at Folkestone Central via Paris Nord and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from France to Folkestone?

The distance between France and Folkestone is 353 miles.

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

The best way to get from France to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £180 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from France to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Folkestone bus from?

France to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where do I catch the France to Folkestone train from?

France to Folkestone train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or bus from France to Folkestone?

The best way to get from France to Folkestone is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £180 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the France to Folkestone bus arrive?

France to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between France and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind France. It is currently 5:14 PM in France and 4:14 PM in Folkestone.

Where does the France to Folkestone train arrive?

France to Folkestone train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1200+ hotels available in Folkestone.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from France to Folkestone by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 34m
£187–307
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Doverbus 1700 / ...
9h 25m
£30–45
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Paris to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
3h 29m
£162–181
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Paris to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
4h 39m
£73–146

France to Folkestone by subway and train

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4h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 351.2 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between France and Folkestone, England?

You can take a subway from Châtelet to Folkestone Central via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Dover 3 times a day. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 7h.

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