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How to get fromFolkestone to Cardiffby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Folkestone to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    3h 33m
    £101–194

  2. Drive 216.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar car 216.9 mi
    3h 45m
    £54–78

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    6h 28m
    £62–136

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LCY - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 57m
    £322–753

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain train Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    4h 21m
    £101–194

  6. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LGW - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 49m
    £98–274

Folkestone to Cardiff by train and subway

Calendar122Weekly Services
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Cardiff Central via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 33m.

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