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Folkestone to Hereford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Hereford takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Hereford. 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 37m
Duration
248 mi
Distance
£127
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train train
  3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain train
4h 22m
£107–189

Folkestone to Hereford train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Hereford at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 22m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 30m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 32m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 2m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 58m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 57m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 2m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 58m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 57m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 2m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 58m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 57m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 2m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Hereford? 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.

Map of how to get from Folkestone to Hereford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 248.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Hereford, England?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Hereford via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 22m.

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