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How to get fromLisbon to Folkestoneby plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Lisbon to Folkestone by plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LIS - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 6m
    £120–378

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Paris, Quai de Bercybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Doverbus bus 1700 / ...
    32h 15m
    £66–233

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Lisbon to Santandercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Plymouth to Folkestonecar car
    32h 58m
    £268–864

  4. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LIS - 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
    7h 6m
    £108–352

  5. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane LIS - 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
    7h 12m
    £105–356

  6. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane LIS - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 16m
    £99–326

  7. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane LIS - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    9h 5m
    £144–419

  8. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LIS - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    9h 6m
    £146–386

  9. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LIS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 5m
    £120–356

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    32h 48m
    £241–410

  11. Bus, train via Perpignan

    1. Take the bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Perpignan 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
    33h 52m
    £402–652

  12. Bus via Paris

    1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Paris - Porte Dauphinebus bus Lisboa
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Doverbus bus 1700 / ...
    34h 12m
    £129–147

Lisbon to Folkestone by bus and train

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration32h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£241Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,061.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Lisbon, Portugal and Folkestone, England?

You can take a bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Middelburg Square via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Dover, and Pencester Road in around 32h 15m.

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