The average train between Folkestone and Northampton takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Northampton. 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 Northampton. 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 Northampton at 1:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Northampton station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Folkestone to Northampton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Northampton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Northampton station.
Book your Folkestone to Northampton train tickets online with Southeastern and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Folkestone and Northampton is 192 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Northampton via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 2h 21m.