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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Wakefield takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Wakefield. 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 30m
Duration
245 mi
Distance
£112
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Folkestone to Wakefield train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 6m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 7m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 8m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 10m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 6m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 9m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 10m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 6m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 9m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 7m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 8m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 8m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 39m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 10m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 9m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 10m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 6m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 9m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 10m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 6m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 9m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 6m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Wakefield? 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.

Map of how to get from Folkestone to Wakefield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 244.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Wakefield, England?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Wakefield Westgate via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 3h 11m.

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