The average train between Exeter and Folkestone takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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 Exeter and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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 Exeter to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Exeter to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Exeter to Folkestone train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Exeter and Folkestone is 331.6 km. The road distance is 394 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 1m.