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How to get fromBarry to Folkestoneby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Barry to Folkestone by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
    4h 42m
    £100–181

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 509 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    9h 54m
    £38–67

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus bus Uk042 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain train London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
    8h 39m
    £58–125

  4. Drive  226.3 mi

    1. Drive from Barry to Folkestonecar car 226.3 mi
    4h 2m
    £57–83

  5. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 34m
    £305–1,016

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain train London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
    5h 27m
    £100–181

  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CWL - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 11m
    £133–318

Barry to Folkestone by train and subway

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Barry, Wales and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Barry to Folkestone Central via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barry Hotel to Bouverie Road West via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 9h 54m.

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