The average train between Hereford and Folkestone takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. 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 hourly between Hereford and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Hereford is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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4h 29m • 3 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 Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Hereford to Folkestone train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Folkestone train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Hereford to Folkestone train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hereford and Folkestone is 289.4 km. The road distance is 400 km.
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 47m.