Train Durham to Folkestone from £125 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Durham and Folkestone takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. 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.

4h 37m
Duration: 323 mi
Distance: £125
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...

4h 24m

£107–177

Durham to Folkestone train times

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 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

10:40 AM → 3:01 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 4:01 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 5:02 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 6:03 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

4:49 AM → 9:01 AM
4h 12m • 1 change
5:39 AM → 10:01 AM
4h 22m • 1 change
7:17 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

4:50 AM → 9:00 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
5:40 AM → 10:01 AM
4h 21m • 1 change
7:17 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 31, 2026

8:08 AM → 11:59 AM
3h 51m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 1:59 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 3:01 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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