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Hereford to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hereford and Folkestone takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford to Folkestone. 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 14m
Duration
248 mi
Distance
£129
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train train
  2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain train
  3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
4h 44m
£107–190

Hereford to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Hereford and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Hereford is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern8h 43m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 35m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 52m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 57m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 53m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 21m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 31m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 51m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 29m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern8h 44m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 31m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 51m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 29m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hereford to Folkestone? 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.

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  • Distance: 248.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Hereford to Folkestone Central via Newport (S Wales), London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 44m.

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