The average train between Bury and Folkestone takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Bury 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 Bury and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 12:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Bury is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bury to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Bury station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Bury to Folkestone train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bury to Folkestone train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
The distance between Bury and Folkestone is 365.8 km. The road distance is 423 km.
You can take a vehicle from Bury to Folkestone Central via Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 46m.