Train Folkestone to Preston from £114 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Preston takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 5m

Duration

278 mi

Distance

£114

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Folkestone to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Preston. 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 Preston at 11:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

3:56 PM → 7:39 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
4:51 PM → 8:38 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
5:58 PM → 9:39 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
6:58 PM → 11:01 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:28 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:58 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
9:56 AM → 1:38 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

7:56 AM → 12:39 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
10:56 AM → 2:39 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 3:39 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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