The average train between Port Talbot and Folkestone takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Port Talbot is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Port Talbot to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.
Port Talbot to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Port Talbot to Folkestone train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Port Talbot and Folkestone is 348.5 km. The road distance is 401 km.
You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 34m.