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Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Folkestone takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

5h 10m
Duration
296 mi
Distance
£159
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
5h 2m
£132–236

Plymouth to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Plymouth and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 46m • 2 changes

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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 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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: 296.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

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 5h 2m.

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