The average train between France and Folkestone takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from France to Folkestone. 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 every 4 hours between France and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from France is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare du Nord and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 39m • 2 changes


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3h 2m • 2 changes


2h 34m • 2 changes


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2h 36m • 2 changes


3h 6m • 2 changes


2h 39m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from France to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Folkestone station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
France to Folkestone train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Nord station.
France to Folkestone train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
The distance between France and Folkestone is 500.7 km. The road distance is 566 km.
You can take a subway from Cité to Folkestone Central via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 57m.