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Perth to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Perth and Folkestone takes 8h 17m and the fastest train takes 6h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Perth 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.

8h 17m
Duration
516 mi
Distance
£227
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
7h 39m
£178–290

Perth to Folkestone train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Perth and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 36m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern13h 36m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern11h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 42m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 44m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 6m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 42m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 44m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 6m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 42m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 44m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 6m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 42m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 44m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 6m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Perth 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.

Map of how to get from Perth to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 515.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Perth to Folkestone Central via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 39m.

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