There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Welshpool by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpool
5h 11m£47–156Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dover to BirminghamMichalovce
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A409
9h 44m£28–31Drive 253.8 mi
- Drive from Folkestone to Welshpool253.8 mi
4h 13m£63–91Train via London
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Bridge
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpool
5h 50m£37–187
Folkestone to Welshpool by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Welshpool is to bus which costs £27 - £32 and takes 9h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Welshpool is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Dover and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Welshpool via London Euston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Folkestone and Welshpool is 246 miles. The road distance is 255.3 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £45 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Folkestone to Welshpool, including transfers.
Folkestone to Welshpool bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Dover station.
Folkestone to Welshpool train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Welshpool is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £45 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £32 and takes 9h 44m.
What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Welshpool, Wales?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Welshpool via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Pencester Road, Dover, Birmingham, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Folkestone Central to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–85
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–80
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–35
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +421 55 680 73 06
- onlinepredaj@eurobus.sk
- Website
- eurobus.sk
Bus from Dover to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–16
- Website
- https://www.eurobus.sk/en
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £14–16
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Folkestone to Welshpool bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Birmingham station.
Folkestone to Welshpool train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Welshpool is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Folkestone to Welshpool.
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