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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cardiff to Folkestone
The cheapest option from Cardiff to Folkestone is coach, with an average price of £24. Omio recommends booking the bus, as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Folkestone among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 307 km
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£24 Average Price Cheapest option | £65 Average Price |
7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest option 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Compare prices and tickets Cardiff to Folkestone by coach or train
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Why should you book Cardiff to Folkestone coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Cardiff to Folkestone.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Folkestone
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Typically, there are 4 buses per day from Cardiff to Folkestone, including direct buses, taking around 7h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 03:15, the last at 19:55. The fastest coach covers the 307 km distance in 7h 12m.
Distance 307 km |
Average bus duration 7h 3m |
Lowest ticket price £20 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 7h 12m |
First bus 3:15 |
Last bus 19:55 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Cardiff to FolkestoneYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Folkestone with National Express for as low as £20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cardiff to Folkestone coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Folkestone by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Folkestone, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Folkestone
Most Cardiff to Folkestone buses use the Cardiff, Sophia Gardens to Folkestone, Middelburg Square station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Folkestone bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff, Sophia Gardens from Cardiff city centre
Getting to Folkestone, Middelburg Square from Folkestone city centre
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