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Llanelli to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Llanelli and Folkestone takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Llanelli 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 47m
Duration
273 mi
Distance
£148
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
5h 38m
£121–225

Llanelli to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Llanelli and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Llanelli is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Swansea and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 58m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 59m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 40m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 58m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 59m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 40m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 58m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 59m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 40m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 5m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Llanelli 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: 273.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Llanelli to Folkestone Central via Swansea, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 38m.

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