Folkestone to Paignton Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Paignton takes 5h 45m 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 45m
Duration: 273 mi
Distance: £143
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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4h 54m

£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 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:58 PM → 5:50 AM
Arrives next day
7h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 24m • 3 changes
7:28 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 55m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 12:59 PM
5h • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 24m • 3 changes
7:28 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 55m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 12:59 PM
5h • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 24m • 3 changes
7:28 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 55m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 12:59 PM
5h • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 24m • 3 changes
7:28 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 55m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 12:59 PM
5h • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 24m • 3 changes
7:28 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 55m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 12:59 PM
5h • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:56 AM → 11:57 AM
5h • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 1:07 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
11:56 AM → 5:02 PM
5h 6m • 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.

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 54m.

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