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Chester to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Folkestone takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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.

3h 30m
Duration
248 mi
Distance
£116
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train Chester - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 50m
£94–173

Chester to Folkestone train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Chester and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 9:02 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 248.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Folkestone Central via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 50m.

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