Carmarthen to Folkestone Trains

Carmarthen to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carmarthen and Folkestone takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Carmarthen 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.

6h 15m
Duration: 294 mi
Distance: £153
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Swansea

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Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain
Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain

6h 3m

£128–241

Carmarthen to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Carmarthen and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Carmarthen is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Swansea and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

2:28 PM → 8:01 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
3:08 PM → 9:01 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
4:30 PM → 10:01 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
4:41 PM → 11:01 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:37 AM → 10:01 AM
5h 24m • 3 changes
5:32 AM → 11:01 AM
5h 29m • 3 changes
6:52 AM → 12:01 PM
5h 9m • 3 changes
7:23 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:37 AM → 10:01 AM
5h 24m • 3 changes
5:32 AM → 11:01 AM
5h 29m • 3 changes
6:52 AM → 12:01 PM
5h 9m • 3 changes
7:23 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:37 AM → 10:01 AM
5h 24m • 3 changes
5:32 AM → 11:01 AM
5h 29m • 3 changes
6:52 AM → 12:01 PM
5h 9m • 3 changes
7:23 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carmarthen to Folkestone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Folkestone Central via Swansea, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 3m.

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