The average train between Bolton and Folkestone takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton 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 Bolton and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Bolton to Folkestone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Folkestone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Bolton to Folkestone train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bolton and Folkestone is 370.4 km. The road distance is 425 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Folkestone Central via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 30m.