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Birkenhead to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Birkenhead and Folkestone takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Birkenhead 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.

4h 2m
Duration
263 mi
Distance
£121
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 7m
£99–182

Birkenhead to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Birkenhead and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 262.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Folkestone Central via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 7m.

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