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How to get fromNewport to Folkestoneby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Newport to Folkestone by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
    3h 29m
    £93–166

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 509
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    7h 15m
    £35–59

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
    5h 32m
    £61–98

  4. Drive  205.6 mi

    1. Drive from Newport to Folkestonecar car 205.6 mi
    3h 29m
    £51–74

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain train London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
    4h 15m
    £93–166

Newport to Folkestone by train and subway

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway K14 to Bouverie Road West via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 7h 15m.

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