The average train between Folkestone and Leeds takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Leeds. 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 Leeds. 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 Leeds at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Leeds station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Folkestone to Leeds train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Leeds train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Folkestone to Leeds train tickets online with Southeastern and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Folkestone and Leeds is 353.5 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Leeds via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 3h 27m.