The average train between Chesterfield and Folkestone takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chesterfield is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chesterfield to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Chesterfield station and arriving at Folkestone station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Chesterfield to Folkestone train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Chesterfield station.
Chesterfield to Folkestone train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Chesterfield to Folkestone train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Chesterfield and Folkestone is 298.6 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a train from Chesterfield to Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 31m.