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The average train between Carlisle and Folkestone takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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 Carlisle and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 6:51 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Folkestone Central station via London Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Carlisle to Folkestone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
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The distance between Carlisle and Folkestone is 505.1 km. The road distance is 590 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Folkestone Central via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 12m.
