The average train between Aberdeen and Folkestone takes 9h 40m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen 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 3 hours between Aberdeen and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 9h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Folkestone station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
Aberdeen to Folkestone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Folkestone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Aberdeen to Folkestone train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Southeastern and 3 other operators.
The distance between Aberdeen and Folkestone is 706.7 km. The road distance is 946 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Folkestone Central via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 29m.