What is the cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Fréthun?

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Fréthun is to car ferry which costs €30 - €100 and takes 2h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Folkestone to Fréthun?

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Fréthun is to Eurotunnel which takes 35 min and costs €139.

Is there a direct ferry between Folkestone and Fréthun?

No, there is no direct ferry from Folkestone to Fréthun. However, there are services departing from Port of Dover and arriving at Calais via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Fréthun?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Folkestone and arriving at Calais-Fréthun. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from Folkestone to Fréthun?

The distance between Folkestone and Fréthun is 56 km.

How do I travel from Folkestone to Fréthun without a car?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Fréthun without a car is to Eurotunnel which takes 35 min and costs €139.

How long does it take to get from Folkestone to Fréthun?

The Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun takes 35 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Fréthun train from?

Folkestone to Fréthun train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Fréthun?

Fréthun is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 12:23 PM in Folkestone and 1:23 PM in Fréthun.

Where does the Folkestone to Fréthun train arrive?

Folkestone to Fréthun train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Folkestone to Fréthun?

Book your Folkestone to Fréthun train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Fréthun?

There are 1611+ hotels available in Fréthun.

Folkestone to Fréthun - 3 ways to travel via train, Eurotunnel, and car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Folkestone to Fréthun by car train, car ferry, or train (Eurostar)

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Eurotunnel
best
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
35 min
€139
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2h 8m
€34–97
Train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
4h 38m
€155–265

Folkestone to Fréthun by train

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4h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 55.7 km
Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Fréthun, France?

LeShuttle operates a vehicle from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun hourly. Tickets cost €139 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, Irish Ferries operates a car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–90 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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