Folkestone to Preston Trains

Folkestone to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Preston takes 4h 7m 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 7m
Duration: 278 mi
Distance: £112
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 Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...

3h 38m

£81–173

Folkestone to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:56 PM → 9:55 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
6:58 PM → 11:19 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
10:58 PM → 11:36 AM
Arrives next day
12h 37m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:55 AM → 12:39 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 44m • 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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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:27 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 11m • 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 Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:27 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 11m • 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 Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:27 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 11m • 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 Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:27 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 11m • 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 Friday, November 13, 2026

6:27 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 11m • 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Preston? 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.