What is the cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Vimy?

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Vimy is to line 104 bus and bus and line 781 bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 8h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Folkestone to Vimy?

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Vimy is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €150 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Vimy?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Vimy. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Mairie via Dover, Lille, Béhal-Jean Zay - Quai 1 and Gares 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Vimy?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Vimy. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Vimy via London St Pancras Intl, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Flandres and Lens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Vimy?

The distance between Folkestone and Vimy is 163 km.

How do I travel from Folkestone to Vimy without a car?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Vimy without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €120 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Folkestone to Vimy?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Folkestone to Vimy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Vimy bus from?

Folkestone to Vimy bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Shellons Street Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Vimy train from?

Folkestone to Vimy train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Vimy?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Vimy is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €120 - €230. Alternatively, you can line 104 bus and bus and line 781 bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Folkestone to Vimy bus arrive?

Folkestone to Vimy bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Pencester Road station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Vimy?

Vimy is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 2:20 PM in Folkestone and 3:20 PM in Vimy.

Where does the Folkestone to Vimy train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Folkestone to Vimy?

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Where can I stay near Vimy?

There are 1125+ hotels available in Vimy.

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

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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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Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Vimycar
2h 58m
€41–93
Line 104 bus, bus, line 781 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Pencester Roadbus 104 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
3. Take the bus from Lille to Lensbus 781
4. Take the bus from Gares 12 to Mairiebus 59
8h 4m
€20–32
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 Lenstrain Ter
4h 57m
€126–226
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry
2. Take the train from Dunkerque to Hazebroucktrain Ter
3. Take the train from Hazebrouck to Vimytrain Ter
9h 31m
€48–175
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Vimycar
1h 50m
€152–160

Folkestone to Vimy by train and tram

100Weekly Services

4h 57mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest 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 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Mairie via Pencester Road, Dover, Lille, Béhal-Jean Zay - Quai 1, Gares 4, and Gares 12 in around 8h 4m.

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