The average train between Folkestone and Kettering takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Kettering. 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 Kettering. 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 Kettering at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Kettering station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Folkestone to Kettering train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Kettering train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Folkestone to Kettering train tickets online with Southeastern and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Folkestone and Kettering is 196 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Kettering via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 6m.