The average train between Driffield and Folkestone takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Driffield 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 Driffield and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Driffield is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Driffield to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Driffield station and arriving at Folkestone station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Driffield to Folkestone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Driffield station.
Driffield to Folkestone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Driffield to Folkestone train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Driffield and Folkestone is 342.8 km. The road distance is 458 km.
You can take a train from Driffield to Folkestone Central via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 49m.