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

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There are 9 ways to get from Nice to Folkestone by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    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 33m
    £317–536

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nice to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus N1789
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Doverbus bus 1700 / ...
    22h 14m
    £98–149

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Nice to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    13h 6m
    £272–342

  4. Fly to London City Airport, train

    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 22m
    £134–425

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Nice to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    14h 37m
    £181–301

  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 51m
    £120–344

  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 57m
    £108–267

  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 57m
    £100–232

  9. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane NCE - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 1m
    £120–332

Nice to Folkestone by train

Calendar109Weekly Trains
Duration10h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£317Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 955.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 33m

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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Middelburg Square via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Dover, and Pencester Road in around 22h 14m.

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