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Swansea to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Folkestone takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea 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 55m
Duration
262 mi
Distance
£142
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Swansea 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 39m
£118–210

Swansea to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Swansea and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 38m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 15m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 15m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 15m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swansea 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 Swansea to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 262.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 39m.

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