The average train between Hereford and Folkestone takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Hereford and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 21m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Folkestone station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Hereford to Folkestone train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Folkestone train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Hereford to Folkestone train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Hereford and Folkestone is 289.4 km. The road distance is 382 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Folkestone Central via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 46m.