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Cardiff to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Folkestone takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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 47m
Duration
217 mi
Distance
£118
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 53m
£96–197

Cardiff to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff 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 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 216.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Cardiff, 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 53m.

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