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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 11 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 32m
    £310–530

  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 6m
    £76–265

  3. Bus

    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 21m
    £95–141

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Nice to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    13h 6m
    £274–344

  5. 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 26m
    £134–455

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Nice to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    14h 37m
    £183–303

  7. 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 50m
    £120–344

  8. 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
    £109–264

  9. 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
    £100–261

  10. 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
    9h 31m
    £95–332

  11. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCE - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    9h 2m
    £156–332

Nice to Folkestone by train

Calendar108Weekly Trains
Duration10h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 955.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 32m

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 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Folkestone Central station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Dover, and Pencester Road in around 22h 21m.

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