How to travel from Paris to Folkestone

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Compare train and flight for Paris to Folkestone

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Folkestone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $57, and a flight costs an average of $46.

Distance: 162 miles (262 km)

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$57

Average price

Cheapest

$157

Average price

$88

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 57m

Average total duration

2h 27m

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30m

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4h 19m

Average total duration

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1h 19m

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3h 0m

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4h 33m

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(door-to-door)

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The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Folkestone is a train with an average price of $57 (€47).

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Folkestone:

A train is $100 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Folkestone costing on average $157 (€128).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Folkestone is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 19m.

Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Paris and Folkestone including taking a train and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Paris to Folkestone among Omio's users.

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from Paris to Folkestone

How to get from Paris to Folkestone by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Paris to Folkestone is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • VuelingVY8960
    1:45 PM1h30
    Paris Orly Airport
    2:15 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $691One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • VuelingVY8960
    1:45 PM1h30
    Paris Orly Airport
    2:15 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $691One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA313
    10:20 PM1h15
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    10:35 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $1711One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Eurostar9009+SoutheasternP85923
    7:42 AM6h17
    Paris Gare du Nord
    12:59 PMFolkestone West (FKW)
    $1841One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9007+SoutheasternP85923
    7:12 AM6h47
    Paris Gare du Nord
    12:59 PMFolkestone West (FKW)
    $1841One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9009+SoutheasternP85930
    7:42 AM7h17
    Paris Gare du Nord
    1:59 PMFolkestone West (FKW)
    $1841One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingIB5991
    1:45 PM1h30
    Paris Orly Airport
    2:15 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $1221One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingBA8136
    1:45 PM1h30
    Paris Orly Airport
    2:15 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $1261One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA307
    4:20 PM1h25
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    4:45 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $1681One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Folkestone

Travel to Folkestone easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Folkestone.

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There are 2 options to travel between Paris and Folkestone including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Folkestone is a train with an average price of $57 (€47).

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Folkestone:

A train is $100 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Folkestone costing on average $157 (€128).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Folkestone is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 19m.

Other travel options to Folkestone take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 27m.

The distance from Paris to Folkestone is approximately 162 miles (262 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Folkestone is:
  • Around 68 flights per day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Folkestone as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Folkestone:
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Wimille.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Dover, Eastern Docks (Foot Passenger Terminal).
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Folkestone, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Folkestone by train.
  • Travel with Vueling, easyJet, Air France, British Airways to go to Folkestone by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Folkestone with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
  • 26 direct flights per day with Vueling, easyJet, Air France, British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Folkestone often also extend their vacation to go to London, Calais, Dover, Stratford, Canterbury. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Folkestone and these popular destinations at a great price.
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