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How to get fromRotterdam to Folkestoneby plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam to Folkestone by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to London City Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane RTM - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    2h 44m
    £128–325

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Calaisbus bus N814
    2. Take the bus from Calais to Doverbus bus 1700 / ...
    8h 23m
    £23–39

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
    5h 4m
    £174–302

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    3h 49m
    £161–180

  5. Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane RTM - STN
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    3h 17m
    £207–641

  6. Train via Brussels

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 44m
    £173–303

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train train Eurostar
    2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    7h 24m
    £67–159

  8. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    4h 59m
    £51–107

Rotterdam to Folkestone by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£174Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Guildhall Street via Calais, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 8h 23m.

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