The average train between Bath and Folkestone takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. 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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3h 17m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bath 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bath to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa station and arriving at Folkestone Central station via London Paddington station. 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 Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
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The distance between Bath and Folkestone is 247.9 km. The road distance is 292 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 16m.