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How to get fromNice 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 Nice to Folkestone by plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to London City Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane NCE - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 28m
    £129–425

  2. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane NCE - 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 3m
    £95–232

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Nice Ville 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
    10h 57m
    £320–546

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nice to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus N1789
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Doverbus bus 1700 / ...
    22h 20m
    £102–151

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Nice to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    13h 6m
    £273–342

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCE - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 53m
    £120–354

  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane NCE - 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
    6h 58m
    £103–268

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    26h 32m
    £126–229

  9. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Nice to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    14h 37m
    £181–302

Nice to Folkestone by train

Calendar50Weekly Trains
Duration10h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£320Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 710 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Nice Ville to Folkestone Central via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 10h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Middelburg Square via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Dover, and Pencester Road in around 22h 20m.

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