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How to get fromFolkestone to Cardiganby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Folkestone to Cardigan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Whitlandtrain train
    6h 55m
    £233–360

  2. Drive  306.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Folkestone to Cardigancar car 306.9 mi
    5h 25m
    £76–110

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rose and Crownbus bus 508
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    12h 54m

  4. Train, bus via Swansea

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    8h 16m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Carmarthentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus bus 460
    9h 11m

  6. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    9h 37m
    £111–231

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  • Distance: 329.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Cardigan via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Swansea, and Whitland in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Finch Square A via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 12h 54m.

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