Folkestone to Birkenhead Trains

Folkestone to Birkenhead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Birkenhead takes 4h 2m 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 2m
Duration: 263 mi
Distance: £117
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
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3h 57m

£101–173

Folkestone to Birkenhead train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 6:27 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 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:55 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 11:04 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 12:23 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 11:04 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 11:04 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 11:23 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 12:23 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 3:23 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:55 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
9:56 AM → 2:04 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
10:56 AM → 3:04 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 11:04 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 11:04 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Birkenhead? 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.