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

The cheapest way to get from Trier to Folkestone is to bus via Brussels which costs £35 - £60 and takes 13h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trier to Folkestone is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 7m and costs £170 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Trier and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Trier station to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Trier central train station and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Brussels-North train station and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Trier and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Trier to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Folkestone Central via Luxembourg, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

How far is it from Trier to Folkestone?

The distance between Trier and Folkestone is 477 miles.

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

The best way to get from Trier to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 9h 9m and costs £160 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Trier to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trier to Folkestone bus from?

Trier to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trier central train station.

Where do I catch the Trier to Folkestone train from?

Trier to Folkestone train services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Trier to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Trier to Folkestone is to train which takes 9h 9m and costs £160 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 13h 35m.

Where does the Trier to Folkestone bus arrive?

Trier to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Trier to Folkestone train arrive?

Trier to Folkestone train services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), arrive at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale station.

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Trier to Folkestone - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 9 ways to get from Trier to Folkestone by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
9h 9m
£166–309
Bus via Brussels
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus N36
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Doverbus N280 / ...
13h 35m
£37–59
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Trier to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
5h 7m
£178–205
Bus to Luxembourg, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Trier, Konstantin Basilika to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsbackbus
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LUX - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 8m
£117–348
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pallien, Bitburger Straße to Luxembourgbus L32
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
15h 26m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Trier to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
6h 17m
£82–146
Bus to Luxembourg, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Trier, Konstantin Basilika to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsbackbus
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LUX - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 55m
£97–335
Bus to Hahn, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Frankfurt-Hahn Airportbus
2. Fly from Hahn (HHN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane HHN - STN
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 43m
£65–294
Bus to Luxembourg, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Trier, Konstantin Basilika to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsbackbus
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LUX - STN
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 39m
£65–287

Trier to Folkestone by train

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Distance: 473.9 mi
Duration: 9h 9m

What companies run services between Trier, Germany and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Folkestone Central via Luxembourg, Gare Centrale, Luxembourg, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trier central train station to Folkestone Central station via Brussels-North train station, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 13h 35m.

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