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Paignton to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Paignton and Folkestone takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton 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.

5h 8m
Duration
273 mi
Distance
£148
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
5h 5m
£126–260

Paignton to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Paignton and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 6:51 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 272.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Folkestone Central via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 5m.

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