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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Folkestone is to fly and train which costs £85 - £320 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Folkestone is to fly and train which takes 7h 34m and costs £85 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Guildhall Street via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 46m.

How far is it from Riga to Folkestone?

The distance between Riga and Folkestone is 1112 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Folkestone without a car is to bus and train via Berlin which takes 31h 57m and costs £330 - £750.

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Riga to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Folkestone bus from?

Riga to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Folkestone train from?

Riga to Folkestone train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Rīgas Centrālā stacija station.

Train or bus from Riga to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Riga to Folkestone is to train which takes 46h 57m and costs £430 - £850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £130 - £240 and takes 36h 46m.

Where does the Riga to Folkestone bus arrive?

Riga to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 2h behind Riga. It is currently 5:32 AM in Riga and 3:32 AM in Folkestone.

Where does the Riga to Folkestone train arrive?

Riga to Folkestone train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Vilnius station.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1262+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Riga to Folkestone - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct train between Riga and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Rīgas Centrālā stacija and arriving at Folkestone Central via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny, Salzburg Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 57m.

There are 10 ways to get from Riga to Folkestone by plane, train, bus, train (Eurostar), 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.

Fly to London City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RIX - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
9h 3m
£231–575
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane RIX - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 34m
£87–315
Bus, train via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
31h 57m
£337–706
Train
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Vilniustrain 12
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Salzburg Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Bruxelles-Miditrain Nj
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
6. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
46h 57m
£430–849
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Riga to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
21h 55m
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane RIX - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 40m
£116–310
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane RIX - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
9h 14m
£135–340
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1324 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Doverbus N1328
36h 46m
£136–234
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Rotterdam Centraalbus
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
39h 34m
£275–499
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Riga to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
23h 10m
£281–438

Riga to Folkestone by bus and train

7Weekly Services

31h 57mAverage Duration

£337Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,105.6 mi
Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Folkestone Central via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, Salzburg Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 46h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Guildhall Street via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 36h 46m.

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