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Trip Overview

The average train between Penzance and Folkestone takes 7h 17m and the fastest train takes 6h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Penzance 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.

7h 17m
Duration
375 mi
Distance
£198
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
6h 59m
£166–295

Penzance to Folkestone train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Penzance and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern11h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 50m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 51m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 46m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 51m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 52m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 49m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 58m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 56m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 51m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 58m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 56m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 51m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 58m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 56m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 51m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 58m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 56m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 51m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penzance 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: 375 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 59m.

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