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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Chester takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 9m
Duration
248 mi
Distance
£114
Average price
Every 2 hours
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 Chestertrain train London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 10m
£93–176

Folkestone to Chester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Folkestone and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 6:58 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 248.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Chester via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 10m.

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