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Wales to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Wales and Folkestone takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales 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 50m
Duration
217 mi
Distance
£119
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 43m
£98–176

Wales to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Wales and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 54m • 2 changes

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

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 54m • 2 changes

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

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 54m • 2 changes

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

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wales 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 Wales to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 216.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Wales and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 43m.

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