The average train between Folkestone and York takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to York. 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 York. 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 York at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to York. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at York station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Folkestone to York train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to York train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at York station.
Book your Folkestone to York train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between Folkestone and York is 354.1 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to York via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 55m.