The average train between Folkestone and Wales takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Wales. 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 every 3 hours between Folkestone and Wales. 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 Wales at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Wales. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Wales station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Folkestone to Wales train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Wales train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Folkestone to Wales train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Folkestone and Wales is 301.5 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Kiveton Bridge via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Retford in around 4h 8m.