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 £28 - £60 and takes 11h 22m.

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 44m and costs £110 - £360.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at The Cube via Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

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 8h 49m.

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 8h 49m and costs £130 - £490.

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

It takes approximately 8h 49m 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 Mainz 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 Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Mainz to Folkestone is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs £130 - £490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £60 and takes 11h 22m.

Where does the Mainz to Folkestone bus arrive?

Mainz to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

What is the time difference between Mainz and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Mainz. It is currently 6:47 AM in Mainz and 5:47 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 Bruxelles Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1180+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Mainz to Folkestone - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 12 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
8h 49m
£133–481
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Brussels-North train stationN1310
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to DoverMichalovce
11h 22m
£29–57
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 41m
£45–237
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Mainz to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonele shuttle
6h 8m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Bruxelles-NordNj
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to DoverMichalovce
10h 41m
£37–51
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Mainz to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
7h 18m
£107–152
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 44m
£111–360
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 39m
£86–277
Fly Frankfurt to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)FRA - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
6h 21m
£123–302
Bus to Hahn, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, 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 bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
7h 2m
£68–202
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 14m
£107–381
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)CGN - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
7h 45m
£90–305

Mainz to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 557.4 mi
Duration: 8h 49m

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 8h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to The Cube via Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 11h 22m.

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