The average train between Dunstable and Folkestone takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunstable 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 Dunstable and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Dunstable station and arriving at Folkestone station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Dunstable to Folkestone train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.
Dunstable to Folkestone train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Dunstable to Folkestone train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Dunstable and Folkestone is 147.3 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a train from Leagrave to Folkestone Central via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 16m.