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 £21 - £35 and takes 9h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Folkestone is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 35m and costs £70 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between France and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from France to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Maubert - Mutualité and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.

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 Cité and arriving at Folkestone Central via Paris Nord and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from France to Folkestone?

The distance between France and Folkestone is 354 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 58m and costs £70 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m 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 58m and costs £70 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus via Calais, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 7h 54m.

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 12:32 AM in France and 11:32 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 1168+ hotels available in Folkestone.

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

There are 5 ways to get from France to Folkestone by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 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 58m
£74–352
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Doverbus 700 / ...
9h 47m
£22–30
Bus via Calais
1. Take the bus from Paris to Calaisbus 1700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Calais to Doverbus 700 / ...
7h 54m
£27–39
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Paris to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
3h 19m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Paris to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
4h 35m
£70–99

France to Folkestone by subway and train

110Weekly Services

4h 58mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from France to Folkestone.

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Distance: 351.5 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between France and Folkestone, England?

You can take a subway from Cité to Folkestone Central via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Châtelet to Guildhall Street via Bercy, Paris, Calais, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 7h 54m.

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