The average train between Dunkirk and Folkestone takes 3h 34m 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.
Trains run 4 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 7:30 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 10:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Folkestone station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Dunkirk to Folkestone train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Folkestone train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Dunkirk to Folkestone train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Southeastern.
The distance between Dunkirk and Folkestone is 84.7 km. The road distance is 457 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Folkestone Central via Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 28m.