The average train between Bristol and Folkestone takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol to Folkestone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bristol and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Bristol to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Bristol to Folkestone train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Bristol and Folkestone is 265.1 km. The road distance is 306 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 25m.