There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Westtrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 13m£99–176Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Folkestonebus N870 / ...
7h 18m£28–47Drive 216.4 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminalcar 216.4 mi
3h 46m£54–78Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
4h 56m£99–176
Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Folkestone via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Folkestone West via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Cardiff and Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal is 219 miles. The road distance is 217.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 13m and costs £95 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal, including transfers.
Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal is to train via London which takes 4h 13m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Folkestone West in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Folkestone in around 7h 18m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Cardiff to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal.
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