The average train between Burnley and Folkestone takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley 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 Burnley and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Burnley 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.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Folkestone station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Burnley to Folkestone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Folkestone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Burnley to Folkestone train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Burnley and Folkestone is 379.7 km. The road distance is 471 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Folkestone Central via Leeds, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 13m.