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How to get fromGeneva to Folkestoneby plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Geneva to Folkestone by plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GVA - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    3h 52m
    £109–314

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Doverbus bus 1700 / ...
    15h 36m
    £55–95

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 55m
    £236–393

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Geneva to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    8h 8m
    £230–280

  5. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane GVA - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    3h 59m
    £94–253

  6. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GVA - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    4h 4m
    £97–319

  7. Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane GVA - STN
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    4h 8m
    £88–283

  8. Train via Paris

    1. Take the train from Annemasse to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    9h 47m
    £251–424

  9. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Geneva to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    9h 12m
    £141–243

Geneva to Folkestone by train

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£236Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 555.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Geneve to Folkestone Central via Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Folkestone Central station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Dover, and Pencester Road in around 15h 36m.

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