There are 3 ways to get from Neath to Folkestone by train or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Neath to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 29m£115–205Drive 251.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Neath to Folkestonecar 251.1 mi
4h 19m£63–91Train
- Take the train from Neath to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
5h 13m£115–205
Neath to Folkestone by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Neath to Folkestone is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Neath to Folkestone is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct train from Neath to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Neath and arriving at Folkestone Central via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Neath and Folkestone is 256 miles. The road distance is 252.6 miles.
The best way to get from Neath to Folkestone without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 29m and costs £110 - £210.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Neath to Folkestone, including transfers.
Neath to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.
Neath to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Neath to Folkestone is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Neath to Folkestone.
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What companies run services between Neath, Wales and Folkestone, England?
You can take a train from Neath to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 29m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Neath to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Neath to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
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