Cheltenham to Folkestone Trains

Cheltenham to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Folkestone takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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.

4h 22m
Duration: 192 mi
Distance: £101
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...

3h 46m

£88–157

Cheltenham to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:47 AM → 2:01 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:53 AM → 10:01 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 1:01 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:53 AM → 10:01 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 1:01 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:53 AM → 10:01 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 1:01 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:53 AM → 10:01 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 1:01 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:53 AM → 10:01 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 1:01 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 1:02 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 2:01 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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