The average train between Caen and Folkestone takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Caen 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 every 3 hours between Caen and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Caen is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Caen 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 Caen to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Caen station and arriving at Folkestone station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
Caen to Folkestone train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Folkestone train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Caen to Folkestone train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Southeastern.
The distance between Caen and Folkestone is 237.2 km. The road distance is 804 km.
You can take a train from Caen to Folkestone Central via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 50m.