What is the cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Brecon?

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Brecon is to bus via Abergavenny which costs £21 - £65 and takes 9h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Folkestone to Brecon?

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Brecon is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Brecon?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Bulwark via London Victoria, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Brecon?

The distance between Folkestone and Brecon is 261 miles. The road distance is 236.2 miles.

How do I travel from Folkestone to Brecon without a car?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Brecon without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 52m and costs £65 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Folkestone to Brecon?

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Folkestone to Brecon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Brecon bus from?

Folkestone to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Brecon?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Brecon is to train via London which takes 5h 52m and costs £65 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Abergavenny, which costs £21 - £65 and takes 9h 26m.

Where does the Folkestone to Brecon bus arrive?

Folkestone to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Can I drive from Folkestone to Brecon?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Brecon is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Folkestone to Brecon.

Where can I stay near Brecon?

There are 687+ hotels available in Brecon.

Folkestone to Brecon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Brecon 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
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 52m
£66–176
Bus via Abergavenny
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Newport Train Stationbus Uk042 / ...
9h 26m
£22–64
Drive 234.8 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Breconcar 234.8 mi
4h 10m
£58–84
Train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
6h 41m
£64–203
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
9h 33m
£23–62

Folkestone to Brecon by train, subway, and bus

122Weekly Services

5h 52mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Folkestone to Brecon.

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Distance: 259.8 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Bulwark via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Cardiff Central, Merthyr Tydfil, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Brecon Interchange 4 via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Newport Train Station, Newport (S Wales), Abergavenny, and Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 in around 9h 26m.

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