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How to get fromFolkestone to Boulogne-sur-Merby car train, car, car ferry, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

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

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  1. Eurotunnel, drive

    best
    1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Boulogne-sur-Mercar car
    55 min
    €141–144

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Calais to Boulogne-sur-Mercar car
    2h 24m
    €18–68

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    5h 45m
    €145–269

Folkestone to Boulogne-sur-Mer by train

Calendar72Weekly Trains
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 84 km
  • Duration: 55 min

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Boulogne Tintelleries via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 5h 45m.

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