What is the cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Gare de Calais-Fréthun?

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Gare de Calais-Fréthun is to car ferry which costs €13 - €65 and takes 2h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Folkestone to Gare de Calais-Fréthun?

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Gare de Calais-Fréthun is to Eurotunnel which takes 35 min and costs €137.

Is there a direct ferry between Folkestone and Gare de Calais-Fréthun?

No, there is no direct ferry from Folkestone to Gare de Calais-Fréthun. However, there are services departing from Port of Dover and arriving at Calais via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Gare de Calais-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 Gare de Calais-Fréthun?

The distance between Folkestone and Gare de Calais-Fréthun is 56 km.

How do I travel from Folkestone to Gare de Calais-Fréthun without a car?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Gare de Calais-Fréthun without a car is to Eurotunnel which takes 35 min and costs €137.

How long does it take to get from Folkestone to Gare de Calais-Fréthun?

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

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Gare de Calais-Fréthun train from?

Folkestone to Gare de Calais-Fréthun train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Gare de Calais-Fréthun?

Gare de Calais-Fréthun is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 8:39 AM in Folkestone and 9:39 AM in Gare de Calais-Fréthun.

Where does the Folkestone to Gare de Calais-Fréthun train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Folkestone to Gare de Calais-Fréthun?

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Where can I stay near Gare de Calais-Fréthun?

There are 1632+ hotels available in Gare de Calais-Fréthun.

Folkestone to Gare de Calais-Fréthun - 3 ways to travel via train

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There are 3 ways to get from Folkestone to Gare de Calais-Fréthun by car train, car ferry, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

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Eurotunnel
best
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
35 min
€137
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2h 11m
€14–63
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 35m
€132–256

Folkestone to Gare de Calais-Fréthun by train

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Distance: 55.7 km
Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Gare de Calais-Fréthun, France?

LeShuttle operates a vehicle from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun hourly. Tickets cost €137 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, Irish Ferries operates a car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais every 3 hours. Tickets cost €9–55 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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