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There are 14 ways to get from Belfast to Folkestone by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London City Airport, train

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    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BHD - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    4h 23m
    £119–410

  2. Fly Belfast International Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BFS - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 18m
    £80–259

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    14h 33m
    £137–289

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain train
    5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    14h 38m
    £253–640

  5. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    19h 41m

  6. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BHD - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    4h 37m
    £104–435

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane BHD - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    4h 39m
    £101–296

  8. Fly Belfast International Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane BFS - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 9m
    £93–256

  9. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BHD - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    4h 59m
    £92–301

  10. Fly Belfast International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BFS - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 29m
    £94–271

  11. Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BFS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 58m
    £99–267

  12. Car ferry, train via Chester

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    15h 20m
    £139–295

  13. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    21h 49m
    £98–248

  14. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Folkestonecar car
    10h 26m
    £141–398

Belfast to Folkestone by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 397.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Folkestone, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Folkestone. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, take the train to Stratford International DLR Station, walk to Stratford International, then take the train to Folkestone Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Folkestone Central via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Liverpool, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 14h 33m.

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