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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Ypres is to line 104 bus and bus and line 86 bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Ypres is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €150 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Ypres?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Middelburg Square and arriving at Curie via Dover and Gare Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Ypres?

The distance between Folkestone and Ypres is 417 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Ypres without a car is to train and line 86 bus which takes 5h 26m and costs €120 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Folkestone to Ypres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Ypres bus from?

Folkestone to Ypres bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Middelburg Square station.

Where does the Folkestone to Ypres bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Ypres?

Ypres is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 3:05 PM in Folkestone and 4:05 PM in Ypres.

Where can I stay near Ypres?

There are 1089+ hotels available in Ypres.

Folkestone to Ypres - 5 ways to travel via train, line 86 bus, and line 104 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Ypres by train, bus, car train, car, or car ferry

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Train, line 86 bus
best
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 bus from Gare Lille Europe to Curiebus 86
5h 26m
€122–216
Line 104 bus, bus, line 86 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Middelburg Square to Pencester Roadbus 104 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
3. Take the bus from Gare Lille Europe to Curiebus 86
7h 9m
€20–31
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Yprescar
1h 48m
€150–157
Line 104 bus, bus, line 91 bus
1. Take the bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Pencester Roadbus 104 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus
3. Take the bus from Brugge Station perron C9 to Torhout Station perron 8bus 70b / ...
4. Take the bus from Torhout Station perron 4 to Ieper Poternebrugbus 91
7h 58m
€20–28
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Yprescar
3h 2m
€38–90

Folkestone to Ypres by train, bus, and foot

100Weekly Services

5h 26mAverage Duration

€122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 416.8 km
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Ypres, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Middelburg Square to Ypres via Pencester Road, Dover, Lille, Gare Lille Europe, Curie, and Wervik in around 7h 9m.

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