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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Folkestone is to train and bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 10h 36m.

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 55m and costs £110 - £410.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.

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, Römisches Theater and arriving at Folkestone Central via Frankfurt, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

How far is it from Mainz to Folkestone?

The distance between Mainz and Folkestone is 561 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 9h 7m and costs £130 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 9h 7m 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 ORN Omnibusverkehr Rhein-Nahe GmbH, depart from Mainz, Römisches Theater 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 Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Mainz to Folkestone is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs £130 - £470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 4m.

Where does the Mainz to Folkestone bus arrive?

Mainz to Folkestone bus services, operated by ORN Omnibusverkehr Rhein-Nahe GmbH, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Mainz and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Mainz. It is currently 10:28 PM in Mainz and 9:28 PM in Folkestone.

Where does the Mainz to Folkestone train arrive?

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

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

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Mainz to Folkestone - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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

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 Frankfurt to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
9h 7m
£139–461
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Bruxelles-NordNj
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to DoverMichalovce
10h 36m
£38–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, HauptbahnhofS6
2. Take the bus from Mannheim to Dover
11h 4m
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Mainz Hbf to Brussels-NordNj
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to DoverMichalovce
10h 36m
£45–240
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Mainz to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonele shuttle
6h 8m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Mainz to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
7h 18m
£109–155
Fly Frankfurt to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to London City Airport (LCY)FRA - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
5h 55m
£111–405
Fly Frankfurt to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)FRA - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
6h 50m
£87–317
Bus to Hahn, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Mainz Short-term parking lot Am Schlag to Frankfurt Hahn Airport
2. Fly from Hahn (HHN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)HHN - STN
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
7h 16m
£72–203
Fly Frankfurt to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)FRA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Euston
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
7h 25m
£112–361

Mainz to Folkestone by train

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9h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 557.3 mi
Duration: 9h 7m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Folkestone Central via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Folkestone Central station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim, Schloss, Mannheim, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 11h 4m.

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