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 £17 - £28 and takes 9h 26m.

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 £125 - £135.

Is there a direct bus between Ypres and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Ypres to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Curie and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Lille and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

How far is it from Ypres to Folkestone?

The distance between Ypres and Folkestone is 260 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 line 86 bus and train which takes 5h 55m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m 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 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 8:03 PM in Ypres and 7:03 PM in Folkestone.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1246+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Ypres to Folkestone - 5 ways to travel via train, line 86 bus, bus, and car

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

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Line 86 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Curie to Gare Lille Europebus 86
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 55m
£104–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Doverbus N280 / ...
9h 26m
£17–28
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ypres to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
1h 50m
£129–135
Bus via Bruges
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Doverbus N814
9h 29m
£22–31
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ypres to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3h
£22–71

Ypres to Folkestone by train, foot, and bus

64Weekly Services

5h 55mAverage Duration

£104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 258.9 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Dover 3 times a day. Tickets cost £10–18 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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