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

The cheapest way to get from Romania to Folkestone is to bus via Bucharest Obor which costs £45 - £60 and takes 20h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Romania to Folkestone is to fly and train which takes 5h 34m and costs £55 - £360.

Is there a direct bus between Romania and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Romania to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Piata Unirii and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Bucharest and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Romania and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Romania to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Universitate and arriving at Folkestone Central via Bucuresti Nord, Budapest-Keleti, St.Poelten Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 16m.

How far is it from Romania to Folkestone?

The distance between Romania and Folkestone is 1245 miles.

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

The best way to get from Romania to Folkestone without a car is to bus via Bucharest Obor which takes 20h 42m and costs £45 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Romania to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Romania to Folkestone bus from?

Romania to Folkestone bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Romania to Folkestone train from?

Romania to Folkestone train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train or bus from Romania to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Romania to Folkestone is to bus via Bucharest Obor which takes 20h 42m and costs £45 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £220 - £480 and takes 42h 16m.

Where does the Romania to Folkestone bus arrive?

Romania to Folkestone bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between Romania and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 2h behind Romania. It is currently 7:22 PM in Romania and 5:22 PM in Folkestone.

Where does the Romania to Folkestone train arrive?

Romania to Folkestone train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 304+ hotels available in Folkestone.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Romania to Folkestone by plane, train, bus, train (Eurostar), or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Cluj-Napoca to Luton Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane CLJ - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 34m
£57–354
Bus via Bucharest Obor
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Doverbus
20h 42m
£45–56
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to St.Poelten Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Bruxelles-Miditrain Nj
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
42h 16m
£220–475
Fly Iași International Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane IAS - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 56m
£121–329
Fly Craiova Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane CRA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 53m
£55–311
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane OTP - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 39m
£81–307
Fly Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane TSR - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 36m
£65–316
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane OTP - STN
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 34m
£86–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Doverbus
31h 15m
£121
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti Autogara Obor to Doverbus
45h 40m
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Bucharest to Folkestonebusferry
2d 8h
£55–150

Romania to Folkestone by train

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42h 16mAverage Duration

£220Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,238.2 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Romania and Folkestone, England?

Tarsin operates a bus from Bucharest Obor to Dover once a week. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 18h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Universitate to Folkestone Central via Gara de Nord, Bucuresti Nord, Budapest-Keleti, St.Poelten Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 42h 16m.

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