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Dunkirk to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunkirk and Folkestone takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk 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.

3h 28m
Duration
284 mi
Distance
£144
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain train Ter
  2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
4h 29m
£122–224

Dunkirk to Folkestone train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Dunkirk and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 283.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Folkestone Central via Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 29m.

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