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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Folkestone is to bus which costs £85 - £160 and takes 29h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Folkestone is to fly and train which takes 6h 58m and costs £90 - £360.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Calais and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Folkestone Central via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.

How far is it from Rome to Folkestone?

The distance between Rome and Folkestone is 978 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 16h 45m and costs £180 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Rome to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Folkestone bus from?

Rome to Folkestone bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Folkestone train from?

Rome to Folkestone train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train or bus from Rome to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Rome to Folkestone is to train which takes 16h 45m and costs £180 - £650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £160 and takes 29h 1m.

Where does the Rome to Folkestone bus arrive?

Rome to Folkestone bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Rome and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Rome. It is currently 1:09 PM in Rome and 12:09 PM in Folkestone.

Where does the Rome to Folkestone train arrive?

Rome to Folkestone train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1189+ hotels available in Folkestone.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Rome to Folkestone by plane, train, train (Trenitalia, TGV, 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.

Fly Fiumicino International Airport to London City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to London City Airport (LCY)plane FCO - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 58m
£93–351
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Luton Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane FCO - 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 28m
£57–282
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
16h 45m
£180–612
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Calaisbus 700
3. Take the bus from Calais to Doverbus 700 / ...
29h 1m
£89–158
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rome to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
16h 52m
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane FCO - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 51m
£87–283
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane FCO - 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 38m
£74–248
Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CIA - STN
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 50m
£62–297
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane FCO - STN
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 48m
£87–256
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Bologna to Gentbus
3. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Doverbus
30h 6m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rome to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
18h 1m
£232–345

Rome to Folkestone by train

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16h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 971.8 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Folkestone Central via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 16h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Folkestone Central station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Calais, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 29h 1m.

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