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

The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Folkestone is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 9h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Folkestone is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Welshpool and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Welshpool station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A and arriving at Guildhall Street via Birmingham and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Welshpool and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Welshpool and arriving at Folkestone Central via Birmingham New Street and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Welshpool to Folkestone?

The distance between Welshpool and Folkestone is 246 miles. The road distance is 255.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Welshpool to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £35 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Welshpool to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Welshpool to Folkestone bus from?

Welshpool to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A.

Where do I catch the Welshpool to Folkestone train from?

Welshpool to Folkestone train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Welshpool station.

Train or bus from Welshpool to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Welshpool to Folkestone is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £35 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Welshpool to Folkestone bus arrive?

Welshpool to Folkestone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Welshpool to Folkestone train arrive?

Welshpool to Folkestone train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Welshpool to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to Folkestone is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Welshpool to Folkestone.

How do I get a train ticket from Welshpool to Folkestone?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1194+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Welshpool to Folkestone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Welshpool to Folkestone by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Welshpool to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
4h 52m
£38–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Doverbus Michalovce
9h 5m
£26–39
Drive 253.6 mi
1. Drive from Welshpool to Folkestonecar 253.6 mi
4h 15m
£62–90
Train via Milton Keynes
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bletchleytrain
3. Take the train from Bletchley to London Eustontrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 55m
£39–146

Welshpool to Folkestone by train and foot

54Weekly Services

4h 52mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Welshpool to Folkestone.

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Distance: 244.5 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Welshpool to Folkestone Central via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Guildhall Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 9h 5m.

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