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 £30 - £55 and takes 11h 27m.

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 40m and costs £120 - £320.

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 Guildhall Street via Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

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 48m.

How far is it from Mainz to Folkestone?

The distance between Mainz and Folkestone is 559 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 48m and costs £180 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m 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 48m and costs £180 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 11h 27m.

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 2:18 AM in Mainz and 1:18 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?

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Mainz to Folkestone - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Mainz to Folkestone by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, 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 Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 48m
£185–377
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus N1310
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Doverbus Michalovce
11h 27m
£34–51
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Doverbus Michalovce
10h 1m
£74–163
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Mainz to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
6h 9m
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 40m
£122–320
Train, bus via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Bruxelles-Nordtrain Nj
3. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Doverbus
13h 21m
£84–147
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Mainz to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
7h 24m
£82–130
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 37m
£116–326
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 27m
£120–340
Bus to Hahn, fly to London Stansted Airport, 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 train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 57m
£77–261
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 15m
£130–361

Mainz to Folkestone by train

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8h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 555.9 mi
Duration: 8h 48m

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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Guildhall Street via Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 11h 27m.

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