The average train between Wales and Folkestone takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales 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 Wales and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wales to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Wales to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Folkestone train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Wales to Folkestone train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Wales and Folkestone is 363.9 km. The road distance is 349 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Folkestone Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 8m.