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Cheltenham to Folkestone Central trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Folkestone Central takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Folkestone Central. 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 23m
Duration
192 mi
Distance
£107
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain train Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 45m
£88–158

Cheltenham to Folkestone Central train times

Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Folkestone Central. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Folkestone Central at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 8m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 8m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Folkestone Central? 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.

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  • Distance: 192.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Folkestone Central, England?

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 45m.

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