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How to get fromNice to Folkestoneby plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Nice to Folkestone by plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to London City Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane NCE - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 20m
    £149–449

  2. Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane NCE - STN
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 5m
    £76–273

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    10h 51m
    £291–569

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nice to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Calaisbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Calais to Doverbus bus 700
    21h 23m
    £83–138

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Nice to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    13h 7m
    £274–344

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCE - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 46m
    £133–381

  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane NCE - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 55m
    £100–306

  8. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane NCE - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 56m
    £101–305

  9. Fly to London Southend Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane plane NCE - SEN
    2. Take the train from Southend Airport to Stratford (London)train train
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 54m
    £104–330

  10. Bus via London

    1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    27h 55m
    £99–206

  11. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Nice to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    14h 38m
    £165–269

Nice to Folkestone by train

Calendar50Weekly Trains
Duration10h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 710 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Nice Ville to Folkestone Central via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 10h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Guildhall Street via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Calais, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 21h 23m.

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