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

The cheapest way to get from Trier to Folkestone is to bus via Brussels which costs £35 - £60 and takes 13h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trier to Folkestone is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 7m and costs £170 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Trier and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Trier station to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Trier central train station and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Brussels-North train station and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Trier and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Trier to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Folkestone Central via Luxembourg, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Trier to Folkestone?

The distance between Trier and Folkestone is 477 miles.

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

The best way to get from Trier to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs £160 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Trier to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trier to Folkestone bus from?

Trier to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trier central train station.

Where do I catch the Trier to Folkestone train from?

Trier to Folkestone train services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Trier to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Trier to Folkestone is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs £160 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 13h 8m.

Where does the Trier to Folkestone bus arrive?

Trier to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Trier to Folkestone train arrive?

Trier to Folkestone train services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), arrive at Luxembourg station.

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

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Trier to Folkestone - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Trier to Folkestone by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourgtrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 50m
£166–339
Bus via Brussels
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus N36
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Doverbus N380 / ...
13h 8m
£36–59
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Trier to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
5h 7m
£178–205
Bus to Luxembourg, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Trier, Konstantin Basilika to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsbackbus
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LUX - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 5m
£117–373
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trier, Theodor-Heuss-Allee to Gasperich, Gerhard Mercatorbus 306
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
15h 47m
£50–95
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Trier to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
6h 17m
£69–136
Bus to Luxembourg, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Trier, Konstantin Basilika to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsbackbus
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LUX - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 31m
£113–368
Bus to Hahn, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Frankfurt-Hahn Airportbus
2. Fly from Hahn (HHN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane HHN - STN
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 43m
£65–229
Bus to Luxembourg, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Trier, Konstantin Basilika to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsbackbus
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LUX - STN
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 39m
£62–312

Trier to Folkestone by train

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8h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 473.8 mi
Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Trier, Germany and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Folkestone Central via Luxembourg, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trier central train station to Folkestone Central station via Brussels-North train station, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 13h 8m.

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