The average train between Folkestone and Gloucester takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Gloucester. 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 Folkestone and Gloucester. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Gloucester at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Gloucester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Folkestone to Gloucester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Gloucester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Gloucester station.
Book your Folkestone to Gloucester train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Folkestone and Gloucester is 251.8 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Gloucester via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 40m.