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Folkestone to Paignton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Paignton takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Paignton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 48m
Duration
273 mi
Distance
£148
Average price
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Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 43m
£124–255

Folkestone to Paignton train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Paignton. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Paignton at 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 272.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Paignton, England?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Paignton via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Newton Abbot in around 4h 43m.

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