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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff 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 / ...
    3h 45m
    £102–199

  2. Bus via Cardiff North Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus bus Uk042 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    7h 50m
    £33–68

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    7h 42m
    £45–108

  4. Drive 217.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar car 217.9 mi
    3h 45m
    £53–76

  5. Fly from Cardiff 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 44m
    £298–726

  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 / ...
    4h 37m
    £102–201

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BRS - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 25m
    £239–543

Cardiff to Folkestone by train and subway

Calendar122Weekly Services
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Bouverie Road West via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 7h 42m.

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