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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to France is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 8h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to France is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 3h 52m and costs €190 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to France. However, there are services departing from Loder Close and arriving at Hôtel de Ville via Dover and Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Kent and France?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to France. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Cité via Victoria station, London St Pancras Intl and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Kent to France?

The distance between Kent and France is 542 km.

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

The best way to get from Kent to France without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €190 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Kent to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to France bus from?

Kent to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Kent to France train from?

Kent to France train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lenham station.

Train or bus from Kent to France?

The best way to get from Kent to France is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €190 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Kent to France bus arrive?

Kent to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Kent and France?

France is 1h ahead of Kent. It is currently 10:10 AM in Kent and 11:10 AM in France.

Where does the Kent to France train arrive?

Kent to France train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 22082+ hotels available in France.

Kent to France - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Kent to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car train, car, train, plane, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
5h 3m
€197–339
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1700 / ...
8h 21m
€54–85
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
3h 52m
€191–219
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
6h
€101–283
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 48m
€63–110
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kent to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Pariscar
5h 8m
€85–175
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
6h 6m
€140–375
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
6h 24m
€86–213
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
6h 7m
€91–233
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
6h 28m
€105–277

Kent to France by bus, train, taxi, and foot

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8h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 541.7 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Kent, England and France?

You can take a train from Lenham to Cité via London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 4 times a day. Tickets cost €28–45 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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