There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Aberystwyth 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
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
6h 38m£58–223Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dover to BirminghamMichalovce
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
11h 14m£27–43Train, bus
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Cross
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
9h 21mDrive 284.5 mi
- Drive from Folkestone to Aberystwyth284.5 mi
5h 31m£72–103
Folkestone to Aberystwyth by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 11h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Dover and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Aberystwyth via London Euston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Folkestone and Aberystwyth is 308 miles. The road distance is 286.1 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £55 - £230.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Folkestone to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Folkestone to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Dover station.
Folkestone to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £55 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 11h 14m.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Aberystwyth via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Pencester Road, Dover, Birmingham, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 14m.
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- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–75
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–80
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–35
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +421 55 680 73 06
- onlinepredaj@eurobus.sk
- Website
- eurobus.sk
Bus from Dover to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–16
- Website
- https://www.eurobus.sk/en
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Folkestone to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Birmingham station.
Folkestone to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Aberystwyth is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Folkestone to Aberystwyth.
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