The average train between Swindon and Folkestone takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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 Swindon and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Swindon to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Swindon to Folkestone train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Swindon and Folkestone is 211.6 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 43m.