The average train between Folkestone and Swansea takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Swansea. 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 Swansea. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Swansea at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Swansea station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Folkestone to Swansea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Swansea train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Folkestone to Swansea train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Folkestone and Swansea is 359.9 km. The road distance is 422 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Swansea via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 36m.