The average train between Neath and Folkestone takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Neath 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 Neath and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 4:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Neath is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Neath to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Neath to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.
Neath to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Neath to Folkestone train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Neath and Folkestone is 351 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a train from Neath to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 41m.