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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Folkestone is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 10h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Folkestone is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 31m and costs £170 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Central Station and arriving at The Cube via Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Folkestone?

The distance between Amsterdam and Folkestone is 431 miles.

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

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Folkestone without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 52m and costs £90 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Amsterdam to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Folkestone bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Folkestone train from?

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

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Folkestone is to train via London which takes 5h 52m and costs £90 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 10h 59m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Folkestone bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between Amsterdam and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Amsterdam. It is currently 9:14 PM in Amsterdam and 8:14 PM in Folkestone.

Where does the Amsterdam to Folkestone train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Amsterdam to Folkestone - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 11 ways to get from Amsterdam to Folkestone by train, bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam 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 52m
£91–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Doverbus N824
10h 59m
£31–47
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
4h 31m
£174–199
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
4h 59m
£136–411
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
5h 52m
£181–310
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 11m
£177–316
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
5h 41m
£77–140
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane AMS - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 6m
£134–394
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane AMS - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 4m
£114–351
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane AMS - 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
5h 54m
£102–275
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane AMS - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 43m
£94–303

Amsterdam to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 428.2 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Folkestone Central via London St. Pancras Int. and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Dover 5 times a week. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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