There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Brecon by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
6h 25m£108–192Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff - North Roadbus Uk042 / ...
11h 33m£41–75Train, bus
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940 / ...
8h 24m£68–108Drive 234.8 mi
- Drive from Folkestone to Breconcar 234.8 mi
4h 11m£60–86Train
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
7h 14m£108–192
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Brecon is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Brecon is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone station to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central station and arriving at Bulwark via Bus Station, London Victoria, Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Brecon. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Folkestone and Brecon is 261 miles. The road distance is 236.2 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Brecon without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 25m and costs £100 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Folkestone to Brecon, including transfers.
Folkestone to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Folkestone to Brecon train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Brecon is to train via London which takes 6h 25m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 33m.
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 2 in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Bulwark via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Cardiff - North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Merthyr Bus Station 2 in around 11h 33m.
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Newport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Cardiff - North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Cardiff - North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Folkestone to Brecon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Folkestone to Brecon train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Brecon is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Folkestone to Brecon.
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