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Folkestone to Paignton trains

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The average train between Folkestone and Paignton takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Paignton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 54m
Duration
273 mi
Distance
£144
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 53m
£121–221

Folkestone to Paignton train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Folkestone and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Paignton at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 54m. 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)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 51m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 33m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 24m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 55m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 24m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 55m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 24m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 55m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 24m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 55m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 24m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Paignton? 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 Paignton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 272.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Paignton via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Newton Abbot in around 4h 53m.

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