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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Folkestone is to bus which costs £60 - £130 and takes 20h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Folkestone is to fly and train which takes 7h 11m and costs £65 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Nice and arriving at Guildhall Street via Paris, Calais and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Nice Ville and arriving at Folkestone Central via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

How far is it from Nice to Folkestone?

The distance between Nice and Folkestone is 961 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 11h 8m and costs £110 - £460.

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

It takes approximately 11h 8m to get from Nice to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Folkestone bus from?

Nice to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice station.

Where do I catch the Nice to Folkestone train from?

Nice to Folkestone train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.

Train or bus from Nice to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Nice to Folkestone is to train which takes 11h 8m and costs £110 - £460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 20h 38m.

Where does the Nice to Folkestone bus arrive?

Nice to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Nice and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Nice. It is currently 5:18 AM in Nice and 4:18 AM in Folkestone.

Where does the Nice to Folkestone train arrive?

Nice to Folkestone train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1167+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Nice to Folkestone - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Nice to Folkestone by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, 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 Nice Ville to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
11h 8m
£112–458
Fly to Luton Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Luton Airport (LTN)NCE - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
7h 16m
£55–212
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700
3. Take the bus from Calais to Dover700 / ...
20h 38m
£63–121
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Nice to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonele shuttle
13h 2m
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCE - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
7h 31m
£86–258
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Chambéry - Bus Station
2. Take the train from Chambéry to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Dover
20h 52m
£135–454
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nice to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
14h 31m
£186–267
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)NCE - 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
7h 11m
£60–199
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to London Stansted Airport (STN)NCE - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
7h 11m
£65–222

Nice to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 955.2 mi
Duration: 11h 8m

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 11h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Guildhall Street via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris, Calais, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 20h 38m.

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