The train between Plymouth and Folkestone takes 4h 58m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Plymouth 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 on demand between Plymouth and Folkestone. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 58m.
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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Folkestone Central station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Plymouth to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
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The distance between Plymouth and Folkestone is 382 km. The road distance is 448 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 58m.