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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Folkestone is to bus which costs £50 - £80 and takes 16h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Folkestone is to fly and train which takes 5h 36m and costs £130 - £360.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Frankfurt central train station and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Folkestone Central via Köln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from Mainz to Folkestone?

The distance between Mainz and Folkestone is 552 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs £180 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Mainz to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Folkestone bus from?

Mainz to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Folkestone train from?

Mainz to Folkestone train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Mainz to Folkestone is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs £180 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 16h 23m.

Where does the Mainz to Folkestone bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Mainz and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Mainz. It is currently 10:37 AM in Mainz and 9:37 AM in Folkestone.

Where does the Mainz to Folkestone train arrive?

Mainz to Folkestone train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 91 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 43m
£182–410
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Doverbus N870 / ...
16h 23m
£51–77
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Mainz to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
6h 9m
£194–228
Fly Frankfurt to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane FRA - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 36m
£134–354
Train via Mainz, Mombach Bahnhof
1. Take the train from Mainz, Mombach Bahnhof to Köln Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
11h 40m
£153–283
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Mainz to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
7h 19m
£104–189
Fly Frankfurt to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane FRA - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 10m
£115–323
Fly Frankfurt to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane FRA - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 22m
£119–263
Bus to Hahn, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hahnbus
2. Fly from Hahn (HHN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane HHN - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 58m
£76–298
Fly Frankfurt to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane FRA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 11m
£136–341

Mainz to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 549.2 mi
Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Folkestone Central via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Dover twice daily. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 13h 20m.

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