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 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Calais Station and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Calais Station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Folkestone Central via Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

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 car ferry which takes 2h 25m and costs £35 - £85.

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.

Where do I catch the Calais Station to Folkestone train from?

Calais Station to Folkestone train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Calais Ville station.

What is the time difference between Calais Station and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Calais Station. It is currently 3:40 AM in Calais Station and 2:40 AM in Folkestone.

Where does the Calais Station to Folkestone train arrive?

Calais Station to Folkestone train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.

How do I get a train ticket from Calais Station to Folkestone?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1265+ 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 - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 4 ways to get from Calais Station to Folkestone by car, car train, car ferry, rideshare, or train (TGV, Eurostar)

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Drive, Eurotunnel
best
1. Drive from Calais Station to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train 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 car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2h 25m
£36–81
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
4h 10m
£118–223

Calais Station to Folkestone by train

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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 £8–50 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Calais Ville to Folkestone Central via Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 10m.

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