The average train between Durham and Folkestone takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 Durham and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Durham 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.
No, there is no direct train from Durham to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Folkestone station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Durham to Folkestone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
Durham to Folkestone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Durham to Folkestone train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Durham and Folkestone is 450 km. The road distance is 520 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Folkestone Central via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 25m.