Train Derby to Folkestone from £115 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Folkestone takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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.

2h 58m
Duration: 197 mi
Distance: £115
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 12m

£93–163

Derby to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

1:08 PM → 4:01 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
2:08 PM → 5:02 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
3:08 PM → 6:03 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
3:32 PM → 6:30 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:47 AM → 8:01 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
8:06 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:47 AM → 8:01 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
8:06 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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