There are 3 ways to get from Folkestone to Swansea by train or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 35m£122–233Drive 253.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folkestone to Swanseacar 253.2 mi
4h 20m£63–90Train
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 24m£123–234
Folkestone to Swansea by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Swansea is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Swansea is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Swansea via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Folkestone and Swansea is 264 miles. The road distance is 254.7 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Swansea without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 35m and costs £120 - £240.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Folkestone to Swansea, including transfers.
Folkestone to Swansea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Swansea train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Swansea is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Folkestone to Swansea.
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What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Swansea via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Southeastern
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