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Folkestone to Birkenhead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Birkenhead takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Birkenhead. 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
Duration
263 mi
Distance
£120
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
3h 53m
£99–189

Folkestone to Birkenhead train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 262.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Liverpool Lime Street via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 53m.

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