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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Folkestone is to bus which costs £20 - £28 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Folkestone is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £70 - £350.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Paris and arriving at The Cube via Calais and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Paris to Folkestone?

The distance between Paris and Folkestone is 352 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £70 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Paris to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Folkestone bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paris to Folkestone train from?

Paris to Folkestone train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or bus from Paris to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Paris to Folkestone is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £70 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus via Calais, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Paris to Folkestone bus arrive?

Paris to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.

What is the time difference between Paris and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Paris. It is currently 5:52 PM in Paris and 4:52 PM in Folkestone.

Where does the Paris to Folkestone train arrive?

Paris to Folkestone train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1180+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Paris to Folkestone - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 5 ways to get from Paris to Folkestone by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car 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 Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone CentralSt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 2m
£72–348
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Dover700 / ...
8h 25m
£20–28
Bus via Calais
1. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Calais to Dover700 / ...
7h 18m
£26–37
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Paris to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonele shuttle
3h 19m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Paris to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
4h 35m
£70–99

Paris to Folkestone by train

110Weekly Trains

4h 2mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Paris to Folkestone.

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Distance: 349.5 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Paris Nord to Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris to The Cube via Calais, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 7h 18m.

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