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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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Folkestone Central station via London Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Blackpool to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
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The distance between Blackpool and Folkestone is 417.2 km. The road distance is 493 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Folkestone Central via Preston, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 44m.
