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How to get fromFolkestone to Walesby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Retford

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
    4h 7m
    £76–154

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sheffield Interchange - City Centrebus bus Uk003 / ...
    8h 48m
    £33–114

  3. Drive 223.5 mi

    1. Drive from Folkestone to Walescar car 223.5 mi
    3h 48m
    £55–79

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 7m
    £120–403

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain train London St Pancras International - Sheffield
    4h 8m
    £121–199

  6. Train via Lincoln

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Kiveton Bridgetrain train
    5h 23m
    £96–167

Folkestone to Wales by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Kiveton Bridge via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Retford in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Sheffield Interchange - City Centre, and Sheffield Interchange/C6 in around 8h 48m.

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