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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Folkestone
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$61
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Ferries per day
4
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Folkestone is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Folkestone will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 4 ferries that leave Boulogne-sur-Mer for Folkestone on Fri, Jun 19, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct ferries cover the 51 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest ferries will take 1 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:45 PM1h40Boulogne-sur-Mer10:25 PMFolkestone$311One-way0 transfers- 4:05 PM1h40Boulogne-sur-Mer5:45 PMFolkestone$331One-way0 transfers
7:00 AM1h30Boulogne-sur-Mer8:30 AMFolkestone$411One-way0 transfers- 9:25 PM1h30Boulogne-sur-Mer10:55 PMFolkestone$1401One-way0 transfers
- 7:00 AM1h30Boulogne-sur-Mer8:30 AMFolkestone$411One-way0 transfers
- 9:25 PM1h30Boulogne-sur-Mer10:55 PMFolkestone$1401One-way0 transfers
- 8:45 PM1h40Boulogne-sur-Mer10:25 PMFolkestone$311One-way0 transfers
- 4:05 PM1h40Boulogne-sur-Mer5:45 PMFolkestone$331One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and ferry for Boulogne-sur-Mer to Folkestone
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Folkestone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $260.
Distance: 27 nautical miles (51 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $266 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Folkestone:
A ferry is $225 (€184) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Folkestone costing on average $266 (€217).
Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 33m.
Boulogne-sur-Mer to Folkestone Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Live departures
Boulogne-sur-Mer to Folkestone ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Boulogne-sur-Mer to Folkestone ferries for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM Boulogne-sur-Mer | 1h30 | 8:30 AM Folkestone | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:35 PM Boulogne-sur-Mer | 1h40 | 4:15 PM Folkestone | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:05 PM Boulogne-sur-Mer | 1h40 | 5:45 PM Folkestone | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:45 PM Boulogne-sur-Mer | 1h40 | 10:25 PM Folkestone | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Folkestone
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Ferries from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Folkestone run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 23 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 27 nautical miles (51 km) distance in 1h 30m. There are 121 sailings per week. Ferries from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Folkestone are available to foot passengers.
Distance 27 nautical miles (51 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Ferries per day 23 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 121 |
Fastest ferry 1h 30m |
First ferry 12:05 AM |
Last ferry 11:55 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 21 days |
Ferry operators: DFDS, P&O Ferries from Boulogne-sur-Mer to FolkestoneYou can travel by ferry between Boulogne-sur-Mer to Folkestone with DFDS, P&O Ferries for as low as $31 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Folkestone
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