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Trip Overview

The average train between Ely and Folkestone takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely 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.

2h 30m
Duration
140 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain train Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 50m
£68–149

Ely to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Ely and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 140 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Ely, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Ely to Folkestone Central via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 50m.

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