The average train between Torquay and Folkestone takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Torquay 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 Torquay and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay 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.



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Want to know about travelling from Torquay 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 Torquay to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Torquay to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Torquay to Folkestone train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Torquay and Folkestone is 337 km. The road distance is 439 km.
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 8m.