There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via London
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone WestSt Pancras International - Dover Priory / ...
4h 26m£58–149Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to FolkestoneN1700 / ...
7h 26m£16–35Drive 216.4 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal216.4 mi
3h 43m£54–78Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone WestLondon Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
5h£59–154Bus via Bus Station
- Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Station007 / ...
8h 29m£16–40
Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal is to bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Folkestone via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Folkestone West via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Cardiff and Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal is 219 miles. The road distance is 217.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 26m and costs £55 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal, including transfers.
Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.
Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal is to train via London which takes 4h 26m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Folkestone West in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal via London Victoria and Folkestone in around 7h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone West
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–65
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
How do I buy a London Underground ticket?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal.
Book your Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 1209+ hotels available in Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal.



















