The average train between Chepstow and Folkestone takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Chepstow 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 every 2 hours between Chepstow and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Chepstow is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Gloucester and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chepstow to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Chepstow station and arriving at Folkestone station via Gloucester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Chepstow to Folkestone train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Chepstow station.
Chepstow to Folkestone train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Chepstow to Folkestone train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Chepstow and Folkestone is 274 km. The road distance is 343 km.
You can take a train from Chepstow to Folkestone Central via Gloucester, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 48m.