Dumfries to Folkestone Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Folkestone takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries 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.

6h 20m
Duration: 400 mi
Distance: £155
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

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Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain

6h 14m

£113–246

Dumfries to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Dumfries and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:01 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 12:01 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 2:01 PM
6h 3m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 3:01 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:01 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 59m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 2:01 PM
6h 3m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 3:01 PM
6h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

1:01 PM → 7:02 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
3:01 PM → 9:01 PM
6h • 2 changes
5:01 PM → 11:01 PM
6h • 2 changes
11:50 PM → 8:01 AM
Arrives next day
8h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:01 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 12:01 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 2:01 PM
6h 3m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 3:01 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:01 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 12:01 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 2:01 PM
6h 3m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 3:01 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:01 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 12:01 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 2:01 PM
6h 3m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 3:01 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:01 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 12:01 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 2:01 PM
6h 3m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 3:01 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries 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.