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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 23m
    £122–401

  2. Bus via Calais

    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 Calaisbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Calais to Doverbus bus 700
    31h 26m
    £66–291

  3. 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
    30h 42m
    £404–728

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Lisbon to Santandercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Plymouth to Folkestonecar car
    32h 59m
    £267–862

  5. 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 10m
    £107–316

  6. 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
    £106–286

  7. 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 14m
    £104–328

  8. 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
    7h 59m
    £122–351

  9. Fly to London Southend Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane plane LIS - SEN
    2. Take the train from Southend Airport to Stratford (London)train train
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    9h 13m
    £115–334

  10. 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
    8h 52m
    £151–353

  11. 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 7m
    £257–472

  12. Bus

    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 13m
    £131–151

Lisbon to Folkestone by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration30h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£404Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,062.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Folkestone Central station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Calais, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 31h 26m.

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