Train Folkestone to Manchester from £119 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Manchester takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Manchester. 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 45m
Duration: 253 mi
Distance: £119
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly

3h 35m

£98–176

Folkestone to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Manchester. 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 Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:58 AM → 11:19 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 12:19 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 1:19 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
10:56 AM → 2:19 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:57 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 10:19 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:57 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 10:19 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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