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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Folkestone is to bus which costs £19 - £40 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Folkestone is to fly and train which takes 2h 43m and costs £100 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Gent-Dampoort and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Folkestone?

The distance between Rotterdam and Folkestone is 260 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £65 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Rotterdam to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Folkestone bus from?

Rotterdam to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Folkestone train from?

Rotterdam to Folkestone train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Folkestone is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £65 - £430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Folkestone bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 5:33 AM in Rotterdam and 4:33 AM in Folkestone.

Where does the Rotterdam to Folkestone train arrive?

Rotterdam to Folkestone train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at London St. Pancras Int. station.

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Rotterdam to Folkestone - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to Folkestone by plane, train, train (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, train
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
2h 43m
£107–320
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Ghent Dampoortbus 803 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Doverbus Michalovce
7h 12m
£19–40
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
5h 4m
£67–429
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
3h 49m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Roosendaaltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Doverbus
7h 22m
£30–55
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
4h 59m
£75–107

Rotterdam to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 258.6 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

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 Int. and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Folkestone Central station via Ghent Dampoort, Gent-Dampoort, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 7h 12m.

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