There are 6 ways to get from Folkestone to Normandy landings by train (Eurostar), bus, train, ferry, car train, car, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Bayeuxtrain
6h 57m€289–476Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Place A. Stanierbus 101
14h 42m€48–82Train, bus, ferry
- Take the train from Ashford International to London Victoriatrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to International Port Coach Stopbus 030
- Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry
16h 45m€109–159Eurotunnel, drive
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Normandy landingscar
4h 23m€194–219Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
- Take the bus from London Victoria to St Georges Squarebus 030 / ...
- Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry
17h 45m€85–113Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Normandy landingscar
5h 53m€88–179
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Normandy landings is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 14h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Normandy landings is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 4h 23m and costs €190 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Normandy landings. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Place A. Stanier via Dover, Lille - Europe Train Station and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Normandy landings. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Bayeux via London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Folkestone and Normandy landings is 846 km.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Normandy landings without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs €280 - €480.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Folkestone to Normandy landings, including transfers.
Folkestone to Normandy landings bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.
Folkestone to Normandy landings train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Normandy landings is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs €280 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 14h 42m.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Normandy landings, France?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Normandy landings via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris St Lazare, and Bayeux in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Normandy landings via Pencester Road, Dover, Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, Caen - Bus Station, Gare Routiere, and Place A. Stanier in around 14h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €170–280
- Website
- Eurostar
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris St Lazare to Bayeux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €140
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- €140
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dover to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Gare Routiere to Place A. Stanier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to International Port Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to St Georges Square
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistreham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistreham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Folkestone to Normandy landings bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Folkestone to Normandy landings train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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