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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
£149
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
£123–246

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.

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  • 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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