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How to get fromFolkestone to Aberystwythby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
    6h 37m
    £106–223

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    11h 25m
    £50–87

  3. Drive  284.7 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to Aberystwythcar car 284.7 mi
    5h 26m
    £71–103

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Marylebone to Birmingham Moor Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
    8h 31m
    £123–215

Folkestone to Aberystwyth by train and foot

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 25m.

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