The average train between Dumfries and Folkestone takes 6h 22m 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.
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 11:08 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Folkestone station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
Dumfries to Folkestone train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Folkestone train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Dumfries to Folkestone train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Folkestone is 546.1 km. The road distance is 644 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Folkestone Central via Carlisle, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 17m.