There are 5 ways to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Folkestone West to London St Pancras IntlFaversham - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h£74–200Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Folkestone to London VictoriaN1700 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
6h 37m£18–43Drive 215.4 mi
- Drive from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Cardiff215.4 mi
3h 40m£53–77Train
- Take the train from Folkestone West to London Charing CrossRamsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 49m£70–194Train, bus
- Take the train from Folkestone West to London Charing CrossRamsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kingsway GDUk940
8h 29m£36–86
Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Cardiff by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Cardiff is to bus which costs £17 - £45 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Folkestone and arriving at University RE via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Folkestone West and arriving at Cardiff Central via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal and Cardiff is 219 miles. The road distance is 216.7 miles.
The best way to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Cardiff without a car is to train via London which takes 4h and costs £70 - £200.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Cardiff, including transfers.
Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Folkestone station.
Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone West station.
The best way to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Cardiff is to train via London which takes 4h and costs £70 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £45 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a vehicle from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Cardiff Central via Folkestone West, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to University RE via Folkestone and London Victoria in around 6h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Folkestone West to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–70
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Folkestone West to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–65
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–130
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Folkestone to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Victoria to University RE
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Cardiff is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Cardiff.
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