The average train between Boston and Folkestone takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston 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 Boston and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Folkestone station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Boston to Folkestone train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Folkestone train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Boston to Folkestone train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Hull Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Boston and Folkestone is 225.9 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Folkestone Central via Grantham, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 50m.