There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Swindon by train or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2h 12m£80–136Drive 148.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folkestone to Swindoncar 148.8 mi
2h 31m£37–53Train
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h£80–136Train via Reading
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Waterloo Easttrain
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain
4h 4m£79–143
Folkestone to Swindon by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Swindon is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Swindon is to train via London which takes 2h 12m and costs £80 - £140.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Swindon via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Folkestone and Swindon is 150 miles. The road distance is 149.7 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Swindon without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 12m and costs £80 - £140.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Folkestone to Swindon, including transfers.
Folkestone to Swindon train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Swindon train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Swindon is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Folkestone to Swindon.
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What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Swindon, England?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Swindon via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £35–55
Train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £35–55
Train from Folkestone Central to London Waterloo East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £35–55
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–50
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–80
Train from Reading to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £23–29
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £30–45
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £19–28
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £30–45
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