Blackpool to Folkestone Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Blackpool and Folkestone takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool 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 44m
Duration: 295 mi
Distance: £117
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...

4h 43m

£86–185

Blackpool to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Blackpool and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:22 PM → 12:01 AM
Arrives next day
4h 39m • 2 changes
11:22 PM → 8:01 AM
Arrives next day
8h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:01 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 39m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:00 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 39m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:18 AM → 2:01 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 3:01 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
11:18 AM → 4:01 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
12:18 PM → 5:01 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:01 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 39m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:01 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 39m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:01 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 39m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Blackpool 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.