The average train between Chorley and Folkestone takes 5h and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Chorley 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 Chorley and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Chorley is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chorley 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 Chorley to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Chorley station and arriving at Folkestone station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Chorley to Folkestone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Chorley to Folkestone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Chorley to Folkestone train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Chorley and Folkestone is 384 km. The road distance is 443 km.
You can take a train from Chorley to Folkestone Central via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 49m.