The average train between Folkestone and Port Talbot takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Port Talbot. 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 Port Talbot. 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 Port Talbot at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Port Talbot station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Folkestone to Port Talbot train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Port Talbot train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
Book your Folkestone to Port Talbot train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Folkestone and Port Talbot is 348.5 km. The road distance is 401 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Port Talbot Parkway via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 14m.