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

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There are 6 ways to get from Folkestone to Ouistreham by train (Eurostar), train, ferry, bus, car train, car, or car ferry

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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 Caentrain train
    7h 19m
    €245–417

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus bus N280 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    12h 30m
    €41–70

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry ferry
    12h 10m
    €135–209

  4. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ouistrehamcar car
    3h 53m
    €188–213

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to International Port Coach Stopbus bus 030
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry ferry
    13h 25m
    €74–94

  6. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Calais to Ouistrehamcar car
    5h 22m
    €83–174

Folkestone to Ouistreham by train and bus

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€245Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 821.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Moulin Carnot via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Pasquier - Anjou, Paris St Lazare, Caen, and Gare SNCF in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Ouistreham Eglise via Pencester Road, Dover, Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, Caen - Bus Station, and Gare SNCF in around 12h 30m.

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