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

The cheapest way to get from Kortrijk to Folkestone is to bus which costs £18 - £28 and takes 8h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kortrijk to Folkestone is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 10m and costs £130 - £145.

Is there a direct bus between Kortrijk and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Kortrijk to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Lille and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Kortrijk and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Kortrijk to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Courtrai and arriving at Folkestone Central via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Kortrijk to Folkestone?

The distance between Kortrijk and Folkestone is 255 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kortrijk to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Kortrijk to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kortrijk to Folkestone bus from?

Kortrijk to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.

Where do I catch the Kortrijk to Folkestone train from?

Kortrijk to Folkestone train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Courtrai station.

Train or bus from Kortrijk to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Kortrijk to Folkestone is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £28 and takes 8h 17m.

Where does the Kortrijk to Folkestone bus arrive?

Kortrijk to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between Kortrijk and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Kortrijk. It is currently 7:07 PM in Kortrijk and 6:07 PM in Folkestone.

Where does the Kortrijk to Folkestone train arrive?

Kortrijk to Folkestone train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

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

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Kortrijk to Folkestone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 4 ways to get from Kortrijk to Folkestone by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Courtrai to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
4h 17m
£106–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Doverbus N280 / ...
8h 17m
£18–28
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Kortrijk to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2h 10m
£133–141
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kortrijk to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3h 20m
£37–82

Kortrijk to Folkestone by train and tram

122Weekly Services

4h 17mAverage Duration

£106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 253.2 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a train from Courtrai to Folkestone Central via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Dover twice daily. Tickets cost £10–17 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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