What is the cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Port of Caen?

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Port of Caen is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 12h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Folkestone to Port of Caen?

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Port of Caen is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 3h 52m and costs €180 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Port of Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Port of Caen. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Terres d'Avenir via Dover, Lille - Europe Train Station and Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Port of Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Port of Caen. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Caen via London St Pancras Intl and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Port of Caen?

The distance between Folkestone and Port of Caen is 819 km.

How do I travel from Folkestone to Port of Caen without a car?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Port of Caen without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs €210 - €400.

How long does it take to get from Folkestone to Port of Caen?

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Folkestone to Port of Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Port of Caen bus from?

Folkestone to Port of Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Port of Caen train from?

Folkestone to Port of Caen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Port of Caen?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Port of Caen is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs €210 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 12h 53m.

Where does the Folkestone to Port of Caen bus arrive?

Folkestone to Port of Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Folkestone to Port of Caen train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Port of Caen?

There are 3059+ hotels available in Port of Caen.

Folkestone to Port of Caen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Folkestone to Port of Caen by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car ferry, car train, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 40m
€214–395
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus N280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 53m
€48–83
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
13h 17m
€139–508
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Port of Caencar
3h 52m
€181–211
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Le Havretrain Tgv
4. Take the taxi from Le Havre to Port of Caentaxi
9h
€391–604
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to International Port Coach Stopbus 030
3. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
14h 40m
€79–393
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Port of Caencar
5h 22m
€62–134

Folkestone to Port of Caen by train and bus

119Weekly Services

7h 40mAverage Duration

€214Cheapest Price

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Distance: 819 km
Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Port of Caen, France?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Terres d'Avenir via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Pasquier - Anjou, Paris St Lazare, Caen, and Gare SNCF in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Terres d'Avenir via Pencester Road, Dover, Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, Caen - Bus Station, and Gare SNCF in around 12h 53m.

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