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Trip Overview

The average train between Neath and Folkestone takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Neath 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.

4h 42m
Duration
254 mi
Distance
£138
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Neath to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 27m
£114–204

Neath to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Neath and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 3:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Neath is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 26m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 26m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 3m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 55m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 55m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 55m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Neath 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: 254.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Neath to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 27m.

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