The average train between Welshpool and Folkestone takes 6h 13m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Welshpool 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 every 4 hours between Welshpool and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Welshpool is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Welshpool station and arriving at Folkestone station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
Welshpool to Folkestone train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Welshpool station.
Welshpool to Folkestone train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Welshpool to Folkestone train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Welshpool and Folkestone is 344.2 km. The road distance is 394 km.
You can take a train from Welshpool to Folkestone Central via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 55m.