What is the cheapest way to get from Calais Station to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from Calais Station to Folkestone is to rideshare which costs £4 - £6 and takes 2h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calais Station to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from Calais Station to Folkestone is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 47 min and costs £118 - £119.

Is there a direct ferry between Calais Station and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct ferry from Calais Station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Port of Dover via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Calais Station to Folkestone?

The distance between Calais Station and Folkestone is 40 miles.

How do I travel from Calais Station to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from Calais Station to Folkestone without a car is to rideshare which takes 2h 6m and costs £4 - £6.

How long does it take to get from Calais Station to Folkestone?

It takes approximately 47 min to get from Calais Station to Folkestone, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Calais Station and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Calais Station. It is currently 10:57 PM in Calais Station and 9:57 PM in Folkestone.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1202+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Can I share a ride from Calais Station to Folkestone?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Calais Station and Folkestone. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Calais Station to Folkestone - 5 ways to travel via car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 5 ways to get from Calais Station to Folkestone by car, car train, car ferry, rideshare, taxi, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, Eurotunnel
best
1. Drive from Calais Station to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
47 min
£118–119
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Calais to Folkestonerideshare 32 mi
2h 6m
£4–6
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
1h 58m
£28–80
Car ferry via Dover Priory
1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2h 16m
£30–84
Taxi, car ferry, line 105 bus
1. Take the taxi from Calais Station to Calaistaxi
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Take the bus from Pencester Road to Middelburg Squarebus 105 / ...
3h 2m
£43–96

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Distance: 40.1 mi
Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Calais Station, France and Folkestone, England?

Irish Ferries operates a car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover every 3 hours. Tickets cost £25–75 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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