The average train between Doncaster and Folkestone takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Doncaster 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 Doncaster and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Doncaster station and arriving at Folkestone station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Doncaster to Folkestone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
Doncaster to Folkestone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Doncaster to Folkestone train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Southeastern and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between Doncaster and Folkestone is 313.2 km. The road distance is 362 km.
You can take a train from Doncaster to Folkestone Central via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 13m.