The average train between Fishguard and Folkestone takes 7h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Fishguard 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 3 times a day between Fishguard and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 8:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fishguard is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Fishguard to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Fishguard station and arriving at Folkestone station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
Fishguard to Folkestone train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Fishguard & Goodwick station.
Fishguard to Folkestone train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Fishguard to Folkestone train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Fishguard and Folkestone is 436.7 km. The road distance is 538 km.
You can take a train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Folkestone Central via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 58m.