What is the cheapest way to get from Lampeter to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from Lampeter to Folkestone is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lampeter to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from Lampeter to Folkestone is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Lampeter and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Lampeter to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from The Black Lion and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Rose and Crown and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

How far is it from Lampeter to Folkestone?

The distance between Lampeter and Folkestone is 320 miles. The road distance is 278.2 miles.

How do I travel from Lampeter to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from Lampeter to Folkestone without a car is to train via Swansea which takes 7h 24m and costs £150 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Lampeter to Folkestone?

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Lampeter to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lampeter to Folkestone bus from?

Lampeter to Folkestone bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from The Black Lion station.

Train or bus from Lampeter to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Lampeter to Folkestone is to train via Swansea which takes 7h 24m and costs £150 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 19m.

Where does the Lampeter to Folkestone bus arrive?

Lampeter to Folkestone bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1.

Can I drive from Lampeter to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Lampeter to Folkestone is 278 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Lampeter to Folkestone.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1194+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Lampeter to Folkestone - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Swansea
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain
2. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 24m
£150–282
Drive 276.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lampeter to Folkestonecar 276.6 mi
5h 2m
£68–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus T1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 508
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
12h 19m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 31m
Train
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to London Paddingtontrain Carmarthen - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
9h 26m
£166–292

Lampeter to Folkestone by bus, train, and subway

101Weekly Services

7h 24mAverage Duration

£150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 318.3 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a bus from The Black Lion to Folkestone Central via Carmarthen station, Carmarthen, Swansea, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Black Lion to Bouverie Road West via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, Rose and Crown, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 12h 19m.

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