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How to get fromBoulogne-sur-Mer to Folkestoneby car, car train, car ferry, or train (TGV, Eurostar)

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There are 3 ways to get from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Folkestone by car, car train, car ferry, or train (TGV, Eurostar)

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  1. Drive, Eurotunnel

    best
    1. Drive from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    55 min
    £121–123

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2h 22m
    £15–62

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 24m
    £124–233

Boulogne-sur-Mer to Folkestone by train

Calendar56Weekly Trains
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.5 mi
  • Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Boulogne-sur-Mer, Hauts-de-France, France and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Boulogne Tintelleries to Folkestone Central via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 24m.

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