The average train between Bridgend and Folkestone takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Bridgend 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 Bridgend and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Bridgend is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Bridgend station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Bridgend to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bridgend station.
Bridgend to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Bridgend to Folkestone train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Bridgend and Folkestone is 333.2 km. The road distance is 381 km.
You can take a train from Bridgend to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 33m.