Train Paignton to Folkestone from £148 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Paignton and Folkestone takes 5h 11m 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 11m
Duration: 273 mi
Distance: £148
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 9m

£121–256

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 10:40 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

2:20 PM → 7:03 PM
4h 43m • 3 changes
3:22 PM → 8:02 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
4:16 PM → 9:01 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
4:40 PM → 10:01 PM
5h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

12:02 AM → 9:00 AM
8h 58m • 3 changes
6:10 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 51m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:01 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
10:57 AM → 4:01 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 5:01 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
12:55 PM → 6:02 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

5:57 AM → 11:01 AM
5h 4m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 12:01 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

12:02 AM → 8:01 AM
7h 59m • 3 changes
5:57 AM → 11:01 AM
5h 4m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 12:01 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paignton 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.

Map of how to get from Paignton to Folkestone.

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Distance: 272.9 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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 9m.

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