The average train between Llanelli and Folkestone takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Llanelli 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 hourly between Llanelli and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Llanelli is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Swansea and take an average of 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Llanelli to Folkestone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Llanelli station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
Llanelli to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Llanelli to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Llanelli to Folkestone train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Llanelli and Folkestone is 375.7 km. The road distance is 440 km.
You can take a train from Llanelli to Folkestone Central via Swansea, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 57m.