Folkestone to Exeter Trains

Folkestone to Exeter trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Exeter takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 39m
Duration: 245 mi
Distance: £129
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 53m

£108–195

Folkestone to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:58 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 1:07 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 4:12 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
12:58 PM → 4:58 PM
4h • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 1:07 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 1:07 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 1:07 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 1:07 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:56 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
11:56 AM → 4:12 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:56 AM → 12:10 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 1:00 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 2:09 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 2:59 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
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