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

The cheapest way to get from Ypres to Folkestone is to bus which costs £19 - £27 and takes 9h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ypres to Folkestone is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 1h 50m and costs £130 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Ypres and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Ypres to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Curie and arriving at Middelburg Square via Lille and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Ypres and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Ypres to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Ypres and arriving at Folkestone Central via Courtrai, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Ypres to Folkestone?

The distance between Ypres and Folkestone is 275 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ypres to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £130 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Ypres to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ypres to Folkestone bus from?

Ypres to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.

Where do I catch the Ypres to Folkestone train from?

Ypres to Folkestone train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Lille Europe station.

Train or bus from Ypres to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Ypres to Folkestone is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £27 and takes 9h 12m.

Where does the Ypres to Folkestone bus arrive?

Ypres to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between Ypres and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Ypres. It is currently 4:53 AM in Ypres and 3:53 AM in Folkestone.

Where does the Ypres to Folkestone train arrive?

Ypres to Folkestone train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Ypres to Folkestone?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Ypres to Folkestone - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 5 ways to get from Ypres to Folkestone by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
5h 59m
£131–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Doverbus N870 / ...
9h 12m
£20–27
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ypres to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
1h 50m
£132–138
Bus via Bruges
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Doverbus N814
9h 32m
£24–32
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ypres to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3h
£41–99

Ypres to Folkestone by train and tram

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5h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 273.9 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Ypres, Belgium and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Ypres to Folkestone Central via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Dover twice daily. Tickets cost £12–18 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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