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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Folkestone is to bus which costs £95 - £150 and takes 39h 59m.

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 53m and costs £70 - £250.

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 Brandenburg Airport (BER) which takes 30h 43m and costs £190 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 53m 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 Ecolines, depart from Rīga station.

Where does the Riga to Folkestone bus arrive?

Riga to Folkestone bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Dusseldorf station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 2h behind Riga. It is currently 4:25 PM in Riga and 2:25 PM in Folkestone.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 304+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Riga to Folkestone - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

No, there is no direct bus from Riga to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Rīga and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Düsseldorf central bus station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 59m.

There are 11 ways to get from Riga to Folkestone by plane, train, 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.

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
8h 53m
£150–427
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
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 53m
£71–241
Bus, train via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus
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
30h 43m
£190–634
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 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
8h 12m
£76–249
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane RIX - STN
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 57m
£81–261
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
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
34h 15m
£155–539
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Rotterdam Centraalbus
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
39h 36m
£113–433
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Dusseldorfbus
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081 / ...
3. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Doverbus
39h 59m
£99–146
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Riia to Prahabus 000318
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Doverbus Michalovce
41h 40m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Riga to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
23h 5m
£301–432

Riga to Folkestone by bus, foot, and train

15Weekly Services

30h 43mAverage Duration

£190Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,105.6 mi
Duration: 8h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Rīga to Folkestone Central station via Düsseldorf central bus station, Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 39h 59m.

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