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

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There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Lampeter by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Swansea

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    6h 53m
    £131–242

  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 Rose and Crownbus bus 508
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    11h 42m
    £51–85

  3. Drive  276 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to Lampetercar car 276 mi
    5h 7m
    £69–99

  4. 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 Carmarthentrain train London Paddington - Carmarthen
    7h 51m
    £131–238

  5. Train, bus

    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
    4. Take the bus from Park Avenue to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    7h 56m
    £109–226

Folkestone to Lampeter by train, subway, and bus

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to The Black Lion via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Swansea, Carmarthen, and Carmarthen station in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to The Black Lion via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 in around 11h 42m.

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