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Trip Overview

The average train between Chorley and Folkestone takes 4h 56m 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.

4h 56m
Duration
275 mi
Distance
£124
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Chorley to Folkestone train times

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 11:48 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern8h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 27m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern8h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern8h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern8h 57m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 24m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 24m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 39m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 27m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Chorley to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 275.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Chorley, Lancashire, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Chorley to Folkestone Central via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 51m.

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