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Trip Overview

The average train between Torquay and Folkestone takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Torquay 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 8m
Duration
273 mi
Distance
£146
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Newton Abbot 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 12m
£120–223

Torquay to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Torquay and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 6:51 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 42m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 43m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 50m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 59m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 4m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 27m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 59m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 4m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 27m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 59m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 4m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 27m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 46m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Torquay 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 Torquay to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 272.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Folkestone Central via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 12m.

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