The average train between Folkestone and Middlesbrough takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Middlesbrough. 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 Middlesbrough. 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 Middlesbrough at 9:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Middlesbrough? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Middlesbrough. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Middlesbrough station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Folkestone to Middlesbrough train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Middlesbrough train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Middlesbrough station.
Book your Folkestone to Middlesbrough train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Folkestone and Middlesbrough is 420.7 km. The road distance is 496 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Middlesbrough via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and York in around 4h 30m.