The average train between Folkestone and Chorley takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Chorley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Chorley at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Chorley station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Folkestone to Chorley train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Chorley train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Folkestone to Chorley train tickets online with Southeastern, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Folkestone and Chorley is 384 km. The road distance is 443 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Chorley via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 27m.