The average train between Folkestone and Durham takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Durham. 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 Durham. 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 Durham at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Durham. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Durham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Folkestone to Durham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Durham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Folkestone to Durham train tickets online with Southeastern and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Folkestone and Durham is 450 km. The road distance is 520 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Durham via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 4h 22m.