There are 7 ways to get from Laval to Folkestone by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, ferry, car, car train, car ferry, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Laval to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2train
- Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 44m£188–343Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Laval to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Doverbus 1700 / ...
12h 41m£44–72Train, ferry, bus
- Take the train from Laval to Saint-Malotrain
- Take the ferry from Saint-Malo to Portsmouthferry
- Take the bus from International Port Coach Stop to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
18h 44m£98–214Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Laval to Calais-Fréthuncar
- Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
5h 29m£176–202Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Laval to Calaiscar
- Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
6h 55m£81–146Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Laval to Rennestrain
- Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane RNS - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 52m£114–363Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Laval to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane NTE - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 56m£112–291
Laval to Folkestone by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laval to Folkestone is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 12h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Laval to Folkestone is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 29m and costs £170 - £210.
No, there is no direct bus from Laval to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Laval and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Laval to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Laval and arriving at Folkestone Central via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Laval and Folkestone is 537 miles.
The best way to get from Laval to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs £180 - £350.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Laval to Folkestone, including transfers.
Laval to Folkestone bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Laval station.
Laval to Folkestone train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Laval station.
The best way to get from Laval to Folkestone is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs £180 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 12h 41m.
What companies run services between Laval, France and Folkestone, England?
You can take a train from Laval to Folkestone Central via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laval to Folkestone Central station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Dover, and Pencester Road in around 12h 41m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to London Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–200
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to London Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Laval to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Laval to Saint-Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Laval to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Laval to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Laval to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Saint-Malo to Portsmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–95
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Laval to Folkestone bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Folkestone is 1h behind Laval. It is currently 10:02 PM in Laval and 9:02 PM in Folkestone.
Laval to Folkestone train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 station.
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