The average train between Perth and Folkestone takes 8h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Perth 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 Perth and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Perth 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 Perth to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Folkestone station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
Perth to Folkestone train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Folkestone train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Perth to Folkestone train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Perth and Folkestone is 663.4 km. The road distance is 830 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Folkestone Central via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 39m.