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

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

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Calais to Vimycar car
    2h 58m
    €49–119

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus bus N870 / ...
    8h 14m
    €27–39

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain train Ter
    5h 29m
    €152–261

  4. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Dunkerque to Hazebroucktrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Hazebrouck to Vimytrain train Ter
    10h 6m
    €50–173

  5. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Vimycar car
    1h 50m
    €155–163

Folkestone to Vimy by train and tram

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Vimy via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Flandres, and Lens in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Lille twice daily. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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