What is the cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Saint-Omer?

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Saint-Omer is to bus which costs €13 - €19 and takes 7h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Folkestone to Saint-Omer?

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Saint-Omer is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €142 - €147.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Saint-Omer?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Saint-Omer. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at ST OMER - Gare via Dover, Loon Plage Cgm and DUNKERQUE - Gare - QUAI 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Saint-Omer?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Saint-Omer. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at St Omer via London St Pancras Intl, Gare Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Saint-Omer?

The distance between Folkestone and Saint-Omer is 101 km.

How do I travel from Folkestone to Saint-Omer without a car?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Saint-Omer without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €140 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Folkestone to Saint-Omer?

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Folkestone to Saint-Omer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Saint-Omer bus from?

Folkestone to Saint-Omer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Saint-Omer train from?

Folkestone to Saint-Omer train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Saint-Omer?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Saint-Omer is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €140 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €19 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Folkestone to Saint-Omer bus arrive?

Folkestone to Saint-Omer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dunkerque Port station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Saint-Omer?

Saint-Omer is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 4:24 PM in Folkestone and 5:24 PM in Saint-Omer.

Where does the Folkestone to Saint-Omer train arrive?

Folkestone to Saint-Omer train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Folkestone to Saint-Omer?

Book your Folkestone to Saint-Omer train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Saint-Omer?

There are 651+ hotels available in Saint-Omer.

Folkestone to Saint-Omer - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

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

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Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Saint-Omercar
2h 29m
€39–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Dunkerque Portbus N870 / ...
2. Take the bus from DUNKERQUE - Gare - QUAI 4 to ST OMER - Garebus 904 / ...
7h 50m
€13–19
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 Flandres to St Omertrain Ter
4h 29m
€145–246
Line 104 bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Folkestone Central station to Pencester Roadbus 104 / ...
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to St Omertrain Ter
5h 6m
€40–105
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Saint-Omercar
1h 19m
€143–147

Folkestone to Saint-Omer by train and tram

102Weekly Services

4h 29mAverage Duration

€145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 101.4 km
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Saint-Omer, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to St Omer via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to ST OMER - Gare via Pencester Road, Dover, Dunkerque Port, Loon Plage Cgm, Dunkerque Gare, and DUNKERQUE - Gare - QUAI 4 in around 7h 50m.

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