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How to get fromFolkestone to Normandyby train (Eurostar), bus, car train, car, car ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Normandy by train (Eurostar), bus, car train, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain train Ter
    5h 42m
    €250–411

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus bus N870 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    9h 46m
    €39–66

  3. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rouencar car
    2h 31m
    €175–200

  4. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Calais Ville to Amienstrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droitetrain train Ter
    8h 39m
    €101–198

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Calais to Rouencar car
    4h
    €73–154

Folkestone to Normandy by train

Calendar103Weekly Trains
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€250Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 704.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Rouen Rive Droite via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop via Pencester Road, Dover, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 9h 46m.

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