The average train between Cwmbran and Folkestone takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Cwmbran 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 Cwmbran and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 12:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Cwmbran is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 15m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cwmbran 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cwmbran to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Cwmbran station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Cwmbran to Folkestone train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
Cwmbran to Folkestone train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Cwmbran to Folkestone train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cwmbran and Folkestone is 297.7 km. The road distance is 341 km.
You can take a train from Cwmbran to Folkestone Central via Newport (S Wales), London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 10m.