The average train between Folkestone and Paddington takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Paddington. 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 Folkestone and Paddington. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Paddington at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Paddington. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Paddington station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
Folkestone to Paddington train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Paddington train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Book your Folkestone to Paddington train tickets online with Southeastern and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Folkestone and Paddington is 105.4 km. The road distance is 116 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl hourly. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 58 min.