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Trip Overview

The average train between Taunton and Folkestone takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Taunton 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.

3h 41m
Duration
214 mi
Distance
£118
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 34m
£97–174

Taunton to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Taunton and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 1:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Taunton is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 41m. 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)Southeastern3h 20m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 20m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 21m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 21m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 21m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Taunton 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 Taunton to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 214.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Taunton to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 34m.

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