The average train between Bath and Folkestone takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Bath 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.
Trains run hourly between Bath and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bath is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bath to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Bath to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.
Bath to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Bath to Folkestone train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Bath and Folkestone is 247.9 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a train from Bath Spa to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 11m.