There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Tenby by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swansea
- Take the train from Swansea to Tenby
7h 6m£83–255Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals007 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Upper Park Road508
11h 36m£31–78Drive 304 mi
- Drive from Folkestone to Tenby304 mi
5h 11m£75–108Train
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Cross
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swansea
- Take the train from Swansea to Tenby
7h 53m£81–272Train, bus
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Queensway Q1
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tenby
9h 37m£62–132
Folkestone to Tenby by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Tenby is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 11h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Tenby is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone station to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central station and arriving at Upper Park Road via Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Tenby via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Folkestone and Tenby is 325 miles. The road distance is 305.8 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Tenby without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 6m and costs £80 - £260.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Folkestone to Tenby, including transfers.
Folkestone to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Folkestone to Tenby train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Tenby is to train via London which takes 7h 6m and costs £80 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 11h 36m.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Tenby, Wales?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Tenby via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Swansea in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Upper Park Road via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 11h 36m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–75
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–160
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Upper Park Road
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Queensway Q1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Folkestone to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Folkestone to Tenby train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Tenby is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Folkestone to Tenby.
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